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evn

noun

/ˈɛvn̩/

English Definition

heaven (abode of God and of the angels and saints in His presence)

Etymology

  • (Derived from English heaven.)

Examples

  • "“So, a so unu fi prie: “‘Wi Faada we iina evn, mek piipl av nof rispek fi yu an yu niem."

    Pray then like this: "Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name.

Where you'd hear it

These tags describe the situations or styles of speech where this word commonly appears — for example at church, in everyday chat, or in dancehall lyrics.

  • Religious Heard in church, Bible reading, prayer, or spiritual gatherings.
  • Formal Careful, written-style speech — less slang, more like a sermon or official text.

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