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de

particle

de

English Definition

there

Etymology

  • (From Igbo dị. Compare Nigerian Pidgin dey.)

Examples

  • "Im de kom."

    She is coming.

  • "Torkl de swim."

    The turtle is swimming.

  • "Pikni dem de nyam di fuud."

    The children are eating food.

  • "uova de"

    over there

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