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Definitions of "Ova"


1. Ova


English Translation

Over


Definition

To be finished with or completed


Example Sentences

Patois: Di wuk ova now.
English: The work is over now.


Related Words

All fruits ripe , Babylon , Backside , Bad like yaz ,



posted by anonymous on November 5, 2024


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Other Definitions of "Ova"

2. Ova


English Translation

Over


Definition

To the other side or beyond something


Example Sentences

Patois: Yuh wi find it ova deh suh
English: You will find it over there


Related Words

Roun deh suh , Ova deh suh , Unda deh suh , seet it ova deh suh ,



posted by anonymous on May 16, 2024


3. Ova (Preposition)


English Translation

over


Definition

Indicates movement above something


Example Sentences

Patois: Di plane a fly ova di sea.
English: The plane is flying over the sea.


Related Words

pon , unda , An , Chru ,



posted by anonymous on May 12, 2024


4. Ova (Preposition)


English Translation

Over


Example Sentences

(patois) Look ova deh suh
(english) Look over there



posted by anonymous on April 25, 2013





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