Korean

Syllable

와 • ‎(wa)

1. A Hangul syllabic block made up of ㅇ and ㅘ.

Etymology 2

Of native Korean origin.

Particle

와 • ‎(wa)

1. and
2. with; together with

   우유와 딸기‎ ― uyu-wa ttalgi ― milk with strawberries

3. in relation to

Alternative forms

• 과 (gwa)

Usage notes

• 와 (wa) is used only at the end of words ending in a vowel. 과 (gwa) replaces it after words ending in a consonant.

Etymology 3

Shortened form of 우아 or sometimes wow.

Interjection

1. An expression of awe or excitement.

   와, 여름이다!‎

   Wa, yeoreumida!

   Hurray, it's summer!