This is the 281st most frequent Hindi word.
अय
The Hindi word "अय" refers to "metal" or "iron."
The word अय is used as an interjection here to draw attention or exclamation.
अय, अपने काम को संतोषपूर्वक पूरा करो।
Oh, complete your work satisfactorily.
Here, अय is utilized to address someone kindly or empathetically.
अय मित्र, क्या आप ठीक हैं?
Oh friend, are you alright?
In this sentence, अय is poetically addressing an inner sentiment or personification directly.