Arabic call word. Used before making a description of a
2nd person, or calling someone. Usage is as follows: Ya (
adjective), or Ya (
name).
For example:
Ya Allah - oh god
Ya ayuni - oh my darling (lit. my eye)
Ya nafsi - oh my soul (used for a loved one)
Ya ruhi - oh my spirit (used for a loved one)
Ya hub - oh my love
Ya Gloria, stana shwayeh - oh Gloria, wait a moment!
Ya manyak - you maniac
Ya ars - you bastard
Ya ibn'l sharmuta - you son of a whore
Ya ahuy'l sharmuta - you brother of a whore
Ya sharmuta - you whore
Ya hara - you piece of shit
etc...