Korean

Interjection

이야 • ‎(iya)

1. wow, whoa

   이야, 굉장한데?‎

   Iya, goengjanghande?

   Wow, awesome!

Etymology 2

Of native Korean origin.

Alternative forms

• 야 (ya)

Particle

이야 • ‎(iya)

1. semantic marker of emphasis

   이 정도쯤이야 식은 죽 먹기지!‎

   I jeongdojjeumiya sigeun juk meokgiji!

   It'll be a pushover!

Usage notes

The particle 이야 (iya) is used after a consonant, whereas 야 (ya) is used after a vowel.