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Definitions of "Dem"


1. Dem (Pronoun) play audio


English Translation

They


Definition

Third person plural subject pronoun


Example Sentences

Patois: Dem a play football.
English: They are playing football.


Related Words

Mi , Yuh , Im , Shi ,



posted by anonymous on June 10, 2024


2. Dem (Pronoun) play audio


English Translation

Their


Definition

Used to indicate possession by a group being referred to.


Example Sentences

Patois: Dem yaad clean.
English: Their yard is clean.


Related Words

Grater Cake , Di , Dis , Dat ,



posted by anonymous on May 12, 2024


3. Dem (Pronoun) play audio


English Translation

They


Definition

Used to refer to a group of people.


Example Sentences

Patois: Dem a cum.
English: They are coming.


Related Words

Grater Cake , Di , Dis , Dat ,



posted by anonymous on May 12, 2024


4. Dem (Pronoun) play audio


English Translation

Their


Definition

Indicates possession by a group.


Example Sentences

Patois: Dem house big.
English: Their house is big.


Related Words

Grater Cake , Di , Dis , Dat ,



posted by anonymous on May 12, 2024


5. Dem (Determiner) play audio


English Translation

Them


Definition

Used to refer to a specific group of nouns


Example Sentences

Patois: Dem yah shoes nice.
English: These shoes are nice.


Related Words

Grater Cake , Di , Dis , Dat ,



posted by anonymous on May 12, 2024




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