ayyuhan expression of dismay or sympathy, said if someone has a mishap, e.g., falls or dies (Kan nan David ey) "Ayyuh ka e u-ungngak Absalom! Heballi hi-gak hu netey et beken ni hi-gam e u-ungngak Absalom hu netey!" (2 Samuel 18:33b) (And David said), “Oh what a tragedy for you, my son, Absalom! It would have been better for me to have died rather than you, my son, Absalom, who died.” 9.6.3.2Markers of emphasis ayyula
