hai6 laa1係喇系喇

Jyutpinghai6 laa1

Yalehaih lā

Definition

Right; exactly; that's it (expressing agreement or sudden realization).

colloquialcommunicationparticle

How it's used

This expression functions as a firm confirmation that settles a question or confirms a suspicion. It carries a sense of finality, signaling that the speaker has made up their mind or is admitting to a fact that was previously being debated. It is often used to stop further questioning by providing a definitive answer.

Examples

nei5你hai6係mai6咪soeng2想zau2走aa4呀？hai6係laa1喇，ngo5我zik1即hak1刻zau2走。

Are you planning to leave? Yes, I am leaving right now.

jyun4原loi4來ni1呢go3個hai6係nei5你ge3嘅zyu2主ji3意？hai6係laa1喇，ngo5我nam2諗zo2咗hou2好noi6耐㗎。

So this was your idea? Yes, I have been thinking about it for a long time.

Common phrases

hai6係laa1喇，zau6就hai6係gam3咁。

Yes, that is exactly how it is.

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with 係啦, which is used to acknowledge information or signal agreement in a more casual, ongoing conversation. 係喇 implies a stronger, more decisive tone that can sound abrupt if used in the wrong context.