davai

Estonian

Alternative forms

Etymology

Borrowed from Russian дава́й (daváj).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /tɑˈvɑi̯/, [tɑˈvɑi̯]
  • IPA(key): /d̥ɑˈvɑi̯/, [d̥ɑˈvɑi̯]

Interjection

davai

  1. (colloquial) c'mon!, let's go! (expression of encouragement, cheer)

Further reading

Russenorsk

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Russian давай (davaj).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /davɑːj/, /dɐˈvaj/

Interjection

davai

  1. c'mon, let's, please
    Davai pæsna
    Please, sing!
    Davai paa moja skip kjai drikkom
    C'mon, let's drink tea on my ship

References
  • Ingvild Broch; Ernst H. Jahr (1984) Russenorsk: Et pidginspråk i Norge [Russenorsk: A pidgin language in Norway], 2 edition, Oslo: Novus Forlag
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