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nuo

verb

nuɔ

English Definition

know

Etymology

  • (Derived from English know.)

Examples

  • "Wen unu a gi we notn, no bada mek unu lef an nuo wa unu rait an a du"

    But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing,

  • "Mi nuo di man."

    I know the man.

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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