eve

darē, jājibḕrè

See also Eve

Pronunciation

• enPR: ēv IPA: /iːv/
• SAMPA: /i:v/

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• Homophones: eave, Eve

Noun

Singular eve

Plural eves

1. The day or night before, usually used for holidays. <> jājibḕrè.

   Sallah eve <> jājibḕrèn Sallā̀ = daren Sallā̀.

   My parents always let me open one gift on Christmas Eve.

   My friend Stacy throws the best New Year's Eve parties.

2. Evening, night. <> darē.
   1. Saturday eve <> daren Lahàdì
   2. Christmas eve <> daren Kirsìmatì