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Meaning of haiya | Babel Free

Interjection CEFR B1
ˌhaɪ̯˨ ˈjaː

Definitions

An exclamation of exasperation, said especially when a bad event occurs.

Malaysia

Examples

“Coordinate term: fuiyoh”
“Don't strain rice in colander, haiyaa!”

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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See also

haiz half hallelu halleluia halleluiah halleluja

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