wahai

Malay

Alternative forms

Etymology

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Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): [wa.hai̯]
  • Rhymes: -hai̯, -ai̯
  • Hyphenation: wa‧hai

Interjection

wahai (Jawi spelling واهاي)

  1. Used to express sadness (to get attention, to give reminders and so on).
    Wahai orang yang berdosa, bertaubatlah kepada Tuhan!
    Oh, people who have sinned, repent to God!
    Wahai Tuhanku, ampunkanlah semua dosaku!
    Oh, God, forgive all my sins!

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