actually is used alot by arabs (like me) literally means "my dear god" ya meaning my dear and allah meaning god
by arabian nights December 31, 2005
literally - oh God! Originally from Arabic, the word is used by Israeli Hebrew speakers to express something like amazed frustration.
by Eyal Susser July 27, 2005
An Arabic phrase meaning "my dear god." It is perhaps most commonly used by Muslim men as a warning of his presence when entering a room where there may be (non-related) Muslim women that are not properly covered in hijab. When in a Muslim household, it is customary to use this phrase. This practice is primarily common in Iran.
by mkamalab March 19, 2008