妈呀 (mā ya) — This phrase translates to 'Oh my

This phrase translates to 'Oh my!' and is used to express surprise or astonishment, similar to 'OMG' in English.

Example Usage

妈呀,这个价格真是太贵了!

Oh my! This price is just too expensive!

Cultural Context

Frequently used in conversations, often to emphasize claims or disbelief.

Category: daily-life