pron
Uncommon
dar
dah
Dar (pron) means a nonstandard or dialectal spelling representing "there" in some varieties of English, including African-American Vernacular English. Example: “Put it over dar.”
pron
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A nonstandard or dialectal spelling representing "there" in some varieties of English, including African-American Vernacular English.
"Put it over dar."
How to use dar
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn informal, phonetic way of writing "there" to capture how it's pronounced in some dialects.
When to use it
Informal/dialectal spelling; not used in standard written English.
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Word forms
- Plural
- dars
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Etymology
Ultimately comes from Arabic دار (dār).
Frequently asked questions
What does “dar” mean?
The word “dar” means a nonstandard or dialectal spelling representing "there" in some varieties of English, including African-American Vernacular English. In plain terms, an informal, phonetic way of writing "there" to capture how it's pronounced in some dialects.
How do you pronounce “dar”?
“Dar” is pronounced dah (/dɑː(ɹ)/ in IPA).
What part of speech is “dar”?
“Dar” is a pronoun.
Is “dar” a common word?
“Dar” is an uncommon word in modern English.
