This is the 2491st most frequent Arabic word.
وإلا
"وإلا" means "otherwise" or "or else."
In this sentence, 'وإلا' is used to indicate a consequence that will occur if the preceding action is not completed.
يجب عليك الإجابة على السؤال، وإلا سيتم خصم نقاط.
You must answer the question; otherwise, points will be deducted.
Here, 'وإلا' serves as a transition to explain the potential negative outcome of not performing the suggested action beforehand.
أسرع، وإلا ستفوت موعد الحافلة.
Hurry up; otherwise, you will miss the bus.
In this sentence, 'وإلا' is employed to show the condition under which an undesirable event would take place if the given instruction is not followed.