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Ayah

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1:

Definition: In Islamic culture, an ayah refers to a verse of the Quran, considered to be a divine revelation.

Example sentence: The ayahs from Surah Al-Fatiha are recited at the beginning of each prayer.

Related products: Quran

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 2:

Definition: In South Asian countries, ayah is a term used to refer to a nanny or female domestic helper.

Example sentence: The ayah takes good care of the children while their parents are at work.

Related products: Nanny

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 3:

Definition: In Indonesia, ayah means "father" in the Indonesian language.

Example sentence: My ayah is very supportive and always encourages me to pursue my dreams.

Related products: Father