1particle placed after each item in a list of examples
2sentence-final particle, contraction of 了啊, indicating exclamation
Examples
hǎo好rè热a啊,wǒ我kuài快shòu bù liǎo受不了la啦。
好热啊,我快受不了啦。
I can't stand the heat.
那我就恭敬不如从命啦。
Then I'll work on the principle that deference is no substitute for obedience.
麻烦你叫我起床吃早餐啦。
Please wake me for breakfast.