diau

Haitian Creole

Etymology

From French eau (“water”).

Noun

diau

  1. (Saint-Domingue) water
    Bay moué nion verre diau. ― Give me a glass of water.

Descendants
  • Haitian Creole: dlo

References
  • S.J Ducoeurjoly, Manuel des habitans de Saint-Domingue, contenant un précis de l'histoire de cette île

Iban

Etymology

From Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *hidəm.

Verb

diau

  1. to stay; to reside; to live in
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