Where does “de” come from?
de (Sranan Tongo) comes from Igbo dị — to be in a state of, have a certain quality.
de (Sranan Tongo): to be; Alternative form of e
Definitions
- to be; Alternative form of e
Ancestry of “de”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Igbo | dị | to be in a state of, have a certain quality |