يما ويا يابا

Iraqi Arabic

Alternative forms

• يما ويا يابي (yumma w yā yābī)

Etymology

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Interjection

يما ويا يابا (yumma w yā yābā)

1. "Oh, mother! Oh, father!" (a filler sequence used in songs for rhythmic purposes)

See also

• يا ليلي يا عيني