Ala

=== Etymology 1 ===
from aa "fine, good, acceptable" or ala "I say"
==== verb ====
# I welcome, invite, encourage to come 
#* jzaiyi ala! Welcome to my home!
# I accept, allow, respect as equal 
#* jiehai alaya We accept homosexual people.
# I beyearn, strongly desire, hope for
#* ala ya zeke, zeke ala: Peace is wonderful; I want peace.
=== Etymology 2 ===
from a- "high. raised"
==== adjective ====
# good, pleasant, wonderful, desirable
#* ala ya zeke, zeke ala: Peace is wonderful; I want peace.
# honorable, having great moral integrity
#* ala ya jiakarai: Those who challenge their cultures are honorable.
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