Standard Japanese's final particle よ can become や in Kansai-ben, often in the sense of making a demand.
Common uses:
Grammar elements:
Kansai vs. Standard:
Standard | ___や |
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Kansai-ben | ___よ |
Example:
Standard | ちゃんと聞いてよ。 |
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Kansai-ben | ちゃんと聞いてや。 |
English | Really listen to me. |
Standard | あたらしいくつ、買ってよ。 |
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Kansai-ben | あたらしくつ、買うてや。 |
English | Buy me some new shoes. |