dem

  1. object pronoun: Used as the object of a verb to refer to two or more people already mentioned or known.
    • I no follow dem talk again after dat day.
      • I didn’t speak to them again after that day.
    • Abeg tell dem mek dem wait for me.
      • Please tell them to wait for me.
  2. subject pronoun: Used as the subject of a verb to refer to two or more people already mentioned or known.
    • Dem dey come market today.
      • They’re coming to the market today.
    • Wetin dem chop yesterday?
      • What did they eat yesterday?

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