ܘܝ
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic
Etymology
Inherited from Aramaic [Term?]
Pronunciation
- (Standard) IPA(key): [waːj]
- (Nineveh Plains) IPA(key): [wej]
Interjection
ܘܵܝ • (wāy)
- woe, alas: A very low to mild expression of annoyance, anger, frustration, irritation, surprise, or shock.
- ܘܵܝ ܡܵܐ ܐܝܼܬ݂ ܒܘܿܟ݂؟ ― wāy mā īṯ bōḵ? ― Whats wrong with you?!
- ܘܵܝ ܠܝܼ! ܒܪܹܐ ܠܹܗ ܒܘܿܟ݂ ܡܸܢܕܝܼ؟
- wāy lī! brē lēh bōḵ mindī?
- Woe unto me! Did something [bad] happen to you?
Particle
ܘܵܝ • (wāy)