This is the 19557th most frequent Korean word.
얘야
"얘야" means "child" or "kid" and is used as a term of endearment to address a young person in Korean.
The word '얘야' is used as an affectionate call to a young child or someone perceived to be a child.
얘야, 여기로 와봐.
Child, come over here.
In this sentence, '얘야' is used to address a young person warmly, frequently implying a familial connection.
얘야, 숙제는 다 했니?
Dear child, have you finished your homework?
Here, '얘야' denotes care and concern for the addressed person, often used by an older person addressing a younger one.