Yakan - andū'

andū'

Oh (exclamation of pity).

Sometimes an endearing term to express sorrow, sympathy or joy, esp. at the sight of s.t. pretty and small.

“Andū' la'i ne iye harap luma'.” Kuwe' essebne a'a miya'an.

“Oh now he has gone home.” As if she misses that person.

Andū' isab ka'ase'-ase' nakanak miya'an.

Oh, that child is to be pitied.

allō

andu'-andu'

N-, mag-

To feel pity or exclaim with pity.

She exclaims with pity because I am going home.