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− | ===Verb | + | ===Verb=== |
− | * | + | * Word wey [[dem]] [[dey]] take show sey person, people, ting or wetin many pass one dey as e dey. |
− | :* {{ux|dv| | + | :* {{ux|dv| Dem '''be''' tief. |(NSC_2021, They are thieves.)}} |
− | + | :* {{ux|dv| I '''be''' my papa pikin. |(NSC_2021, I am my father's child.)}} | |
− | :* {{ux|dv| | + | :* {{ux|dv|E '''be''' pastor.|(He/she is a pastor.)}} |
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====Synonyms==== | ====Synonyms==== | ||
− | * na | + | * [[na]] |
====Translations==== | ====Translations==== | ||
− | * English: ''am'', ''is'' | + | * English: ''am'', ''is'',''are'' |
Latest revision as of 13:37, 20 April 2023
Naija
Alternative forms
Etymology
From: English be
Pronunciation
- bì
Verb
- Dem be tief. — (NSC_2021, They are thieves.)
- I be my papa pikin. — (NSC_2021, I am my father's child.)
- E be pastor. — (He/she is a pastor.)
Synonyms
Translations
- English: am, is,are