It's only used informally. I wouldn't use it in a letter.
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- 20-Feb-2004, 00:23 #1Anonymous Guest
ya what's the correct way to use " ya" ?
is it only used in colloquial language?
can I write "YA" on a letter or something?
thanks
marcelo
- 20-Feb-2004, 03:42 #2
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- 20-Feb-2004, 10:02 #3
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It's common in emails and text messages to save time, but would only be suitable in a very informal letter. I would never use it in any form of formal correspondence.
- 20-Feb-2004, 15:50 #4
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ya
1. you: Give me a hand, will ya?
2. your: Where's ya brother?
http://www.infoplease.com/ipd/A0743148.html
Eh?
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