haywa
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Old Sundanese[edit]
Etymology[edit]
Cognate with Old Javanese aywa
Verb[edit]
haywa
- do not; don't
- c. 16th century, Carita Parahiyangan:
- Haywa dék nurutan agama aing, kena aing mretakutna urang réya.
- Don't you follow my religion, for that is why I am feared by the people.
- c. 14th century, Astana Gede Inscriptions:
- Hayua diponah-ponah! Hayua dicawuh-cawuh! Inya neker inya angger, inya ninycak inya rempag
- Do not destroy! Do not abuse! Those who honor will remain, those who step over will fall