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Definitions of "Tek"


1. Tek verified definition (Verb) play audio


English Translation

Take


Example Sentences

Patois: Tek up dat fram deh suh
English: Take up that from there.



posted by anonymous on April 25, 2013


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Other Definitions of "Tek"

2. Tek play audio


English Translation

Take


Definition

To go in a particular direction


Example Sentences

Patois: A which road mi fi tek?
English: Which road should I take?


Related Words

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



posted by anonymous on May 10, 2024


3. Tek (Verb) play audio


English Translation

Took


Example Sentences

Patois: Shi tek a taksi tuh di airport.
English: She took a taxi to the airport.



posted by anonymous on March 4, 2023


4. Tek (Verb) play audio


English Translation

Took


Example Sentences

Patois: Shi tek a photo a di sunset.
English: She took a photo of the sunset.



posted by anonymous on March 4, 2023


5. Tek (Verb) play audio


English Translation

Take


Example Sentences

Patois: Shi tek di dawg fi a waak.
English: She took the dog for a walk.



posted by anonymous on March 1, 2023




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