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Definitions of "Tan"


1. Tan (Verb) play audio


English Translation

Stood


Example Sentences

Patois: Im tan inna line fi hours.
English: He stood in line for hours.



posted by anonymous on March 4, 2023


2. Tan (Verb) play audio


English Translation

Stand


Example Sentences

Patois: Tan firm inna life
English: Stand firm in life



posted by anonymous on March 1, 2023


3. Tan play audio


English Translation

Stay


Definition

To stay in a particular place


Example Sentences

Patois: Tan deh nuh move
English: Stay there and don't move



posted by Nzemalossi on May 1, 2016


4. Tan (Verb) play audio


Definition

Means any of the following : stand, stay or wait


Example Sentences

(patois) Tan right deh suh, mi sue cum back
(english) Stay right there, I will be back soon



posted by anonymous on April 25, 2013





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