Wai
from indonesia
Verified
Standard
interjection
Fused Form
From indonesia
Definition
An interjection used to express surprise, astonishment, or admiration regarding something.
Etymology
Derived from a Proto-Austronesian onomatopoeic root mimicking a sigh or spontaneous shout. In the development of Nusantara languages, it persisted as an emotional interjection to express spontaneous and informal surprise or wonder.
Semantic Category
Prepositions or particles traditionally fused in writing according to PUEBI (e.g., kepada, daripada).
Fused Form