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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

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 notes

In 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.

Word forms

dars plural

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Etymology

Ultimately from Arabic دار (dār).

Origin: Arabic

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.