ลา

[HeijoshinCool]

ลา

meaning: ask to take leave; say good-bye

I never here it used, is it archaic? Regional?

Any input would be appreciated

[coma]

It is usually used only when the speaker believes that they will not see the listener for more than a short period of time. i.e Weeks, months or years. It is also used by a third person that is instructing the speaker that he/ she should go and บอกลาก่อน to the listener, whom is usually of a higher status than the speaker.

ผมจะลาก่อนนะครับ

[patri]

ลาพักร้อน = leave for vacation

ลาป่วย = sick leave

etc..

[HeijoshinCool]

Thanks.