Kilo Lingo

/ʒə/

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Translation

I

Word origin

From Old French jeo, from Latin ego ('I'). The same Indo-European root lies behind English I.

Origin
Latin
Root
ego
English cognates
ego, I

Examples

.

I have been working in Paris for five years.

' .

I don't understand what he is saying.

pars .

Tomorrow I am leaving on holiday with my family.

.

I find this coffee a bit too strong this morning.

', -- .

If I can help you, just tell me.

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