(postposition, Japanese)
The Japanese postposition (like a preposition except after a word) "wa" is the topic marker, which identifies the topic (duh) of the sentence. The literal meaning is "As for (noun)." Usually the topic and the subject are the same thing, but only if the topic has already been introduced; otherwise, you use the subject marker "ga." Additionally, "wa" can be used to indicate contrast or emphasis of the subject. The way "wa" is being used depends on context and intonation.
The Japanese postposition (like a preposition except after a word) "wa" is the topic marker, which identifies the topic (duh) of the sentence. The literal meaning is "As for (noun)." Usually the topic and the subject are the same thing, but only if the topic has already been introduced; otherwise, you use the subject marker "ga." Additionally, "wa" can be used to indicate contrast or emphasis of the subject. The way "wa" is being used depends on context and intonation.
Topic: Watashi wa koukousei desu. ("I am a high school student.")
Contrast: Biiru wa nomimasu ga, wain wa nomimasen. ("I drink beer, but I don't drink wine.")
As an aside: Wa is not a verb; verbs are always at the end of a sentence in Japanese. Wa is not the Japanese copula, "desu" is; all wa does is tell you what the hell is being talked about. Don't be stupid and think of it any other way.
Contrast: Biiru wa nomimasu ga, wain wa nomimasen. ("I drink beer, but I don't drink wine.")
As an aside: Wa is not a verb; verbs are always at the end of a sentence in Japanese. Wa is not the Japanese copula, "desu" is; all wa does is tell you what the hell is being talked about. Don't be stupid and think of it any other way.
by whatdoyoucare July 18, 2006
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An Irish term commonly used to describe a person of traveller background but also used to describe any uncultured, ill-mannered person. Similar to scobe and knacker with similar dress sense.
by anonymous yolk June 9, 2005
by David Armenta March 22, 2007
Pronounced just as it looks. "Wa" means something that is really great, or awesome! Something that really excites you, or makes you happy. "Wa" takes the place of the former used "sweet" and often used "sick".
"Wa" stands for "Wicked Awesome".
"Wa" stands for "Wicked Awesome".
-Dude, that show is wa!
-Oh man, check out this wa cell phone I just got!
-Im suprised. I hate reading, but that book was actually pretty wa!
-Oh man, check out this wa cell phone I just got!
-Im suprised. I hate reading, but that book was actually pretty wa!
by IloveMarshfield September 28, 2005
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