This is the 1012th most frequent Japanese word.
おら
A casual or regional way of saying "I" or "me," used in certain Japanese dialects.
In this sentence, 'おら' is used as a colloquial first-person pronoun meaning 'I' or 'me'. It is often associated with rural dialects in Japan.
おらが村には祭りがある。
Our village has a festival.
Here, 'おら' again functions as a first-person pronoun, emphasizing a casual tone often used in spoken communication.
おら、ここで待ってたんだ。
I was waiting here.
In this sentence, 'おら' forms part of 'おらたち', which means 'we'. It's a colloquial expression stemming from regional dialects.