Kilo Lingo

/kə/

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Translation

that, which, what

Word origin

From Latin quem ('whom'), the accusative of qui, alongside influence from quia and quid. It serves as both a relative pronoun and a conjunction.

Origin
Latin
Root
quem

Examples

.

I know that you are right.

j' .

The film that I saw was excellent.

l'.

You must arrive on time.

annulée .

She thinks that the meeting will be cancelled tomorrow.

délicieux.

The cake that you made is delicious.

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