adv
aya
EYE-uh
Aya (adv) means a dialectal or archaic form of "yes" or "aye.". Example: “Aya, that's right," the old sailor nodded.”
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A dialectal or archaic form of "yes" or "aye."
""Aya, that's right," the old sailor nodded."
How to use aya
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn old or regional way of saying "yes."
Easily confused with
aye →
ayah
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Etymology
The planetoid was named after the Akkadian goddess, which began with the same first letter as the provisional designation 2002 AW₁₉₇.
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What does “aya” mean?
The word “aya” means a dialectal or archaic form of "yes" or "aye.". In plain terms, an old or regional way of saying "yes.".
How do you pronounce “aya”?
“Aya” is pronounced EYE-uh (/ˈaɪə/ in IPA).
How do you use “aya” in a sentence?
Here is “aya” used in a sentence: “"Aya, that's right," the old sailor nodded.”
What part of speech is “aya”?
“Aya” is an adverb.
