وي

See also: وی and وئ

Arabic

Etymology

Onomatopoeic.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /waj/

Interjection

وَيْ • (way)

1. how, wow (expression of positive or negative surprise)

   وَيْ لِلسَّمَاءِ وَجَمَالِهَا وَٱتِّسَاعِهَا!

   way lissamāʔi wajamālihā wattisāʕihā!

   I am surprised at the sky, its beauty and wideness!

Hijazi Arabic

Etymology

Onomatopoeic.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /waj/

Interjection

وَي • (way)

1. An expression of anger, frustration, excitement, shock, awe, dismay, etc.

   وَي إيش هذا؟

   way ʔēš hāda?

   oh! what's this?