/kə/
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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