deˈveʁ

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Translation

must, should, ought to; to owe

Word origin

From Latin debere ('to owe').

Origin
Latin
Root
debere
English cognates
debt, debit, due

Grammar

Verb type-er regular

Examples

tentar novo.

You should try again.

hora.

He must be at home by now.

dinheiro ao irmão.

I still owe my brother money.

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This word is part of lesson 2.