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wahai (Jawi spellingواهاي)
- Used to express sadness (to get attention, to give reminders and so on).
Wahai orang yang berdosa, bertaubatlah kepada Tuhan!- Oh, people who have sinned, repent to God!
Wahai Tuhanku, ampunkanlah semua dosaku!- Oh, God, forgive all my sins!