first-person dual

noun

The dual of the first-person form of a verb or pronoun, which in some languages can either be inclusive ("you and I") or exclusive ("he and I"). In other languages, there is no distinction.

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Meanings

nounfirst-person dual (plural first-person duals)

plural first-person duals

  1. grammarThe dual of the first-person form of a verb or pronoun, which in some languages can either be inclusive ("you and I") or exclusive ("he and I"). In other languages, there is no distinction.

Translations

Polish pierwsza osoba liczby podwójnej
  • pierwsza osoba liczby podwójnejvariety of person
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