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English word origin

Etymology of da

From child language; compare dad and dada.

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Source etymology 1

Original entry ↗
noun

Father.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

From child language; compare dad and dada.

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Source etymology 2

Original entry ↗
intj

Yes.

noun

Yes; an affirmative response.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Borrowed from Russian да (da, “yes”). Doublet of too.

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  • Borrowed-form mentionдаru · yes
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Source etymology 3

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article

Pronunciation spelling of the.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Representing pronunciation of the in informal speech.

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Source etymology 4

Original entry ↗
intj

A meaningless syllable used when singing a tune or indicating a rhythm.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Imitative.

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