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.”

adv

A dialectal or archaic form of "yes" or "aye."

""Aya, that's right," the old sailor nodded."

How to use aya

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishAn old or regional way of saying "yes."

Easily confused with

aye → ayah

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"_____, that's right," the old sailor nodded.

The planetoid was named after the Akkadian goddess, which began with the same first letter as the provisional designation 2002 AW₁₉₇.

ya WYA MYA saya Maya kuya raya heya hiya kaya Jaya diya

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.