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Definition
Third-person feminine object pronoun.
Example Sentence
Patois: Mi tel ar di truut
English: I told her the truth.
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Definition
Third-person feminine possessive determiner.
Example Sentence
Patois: Ar bag deh yah.
English: Her bag is here.
Definition
Used to indicate possession by a female
Example Sentence
Patois: Ar dress pretty.
English: Her dress is pretty.
Definition
Indicates possession by a female
Example Sentence
Patois: Ar dress nice.
English: Her dress is nice.
Example Sentence
Patois: Yu waan tea ar koffi?
English: Do you want tea or coffee?
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