แล้วคุณล่ะคะ

Meaning

And you?

Usage and formality

This phrase is used to turn a question back to the person who asked it, or to inquire about someone else after they have asked about you. It is polite and specifically used by a female speaker.

Pronunciation

The final particle คะ (ka) is pronounced with a short, falling tone. It is often pronounced lightly and quickly in casual speech.

Grammar

แล้ว (laew) means 'then' or 'and then'. คุณ (kun) means 'you'. ล่ะ (la) is a particle that adds a sense of 'and what about...' or 'as for...'. คะ (ka) is a polite question particle used by female speakers.

Word by word

• แล้ว (laew): then, and then
• คุณ (kun): you
• ล่ะ (la): particle indicating 'and what about...'
• คะ (ka): polite question particle (female speaker)

Watch out

The final particle คะ (ka) clearly indicates the speaker is female. A male speaker would use ครับ (krap) or คะ (kha) depending on the context and desired level of politeness.

Notes

แล้วคุณล่ะคะ (laew kun la ka) - And you? (polite, female speaker)