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yaa
YA-a
elder sibling / boss (respectful street address)
French: grand frère / grand soeur / chef (argot)
Yaa, pesa ngai mwa lisalisi.
Boss, give me a little help.
Grand, donne-moi un peu d'aide.
Yaa — street truncation of yaya (older sibling); used as a respectful but informal address to a peer or vendor. Conveys both respect and familiarity.
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