I tell you

English:

I

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tell

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you

Hokkien:

我共汝讲

poj:

oá kā lí kóng

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definitions

interjection

  1. used at the start of a sentence to call attention to something one is about to say; used to indicate one is about to give their opinion, give advice, explain something, share their thoughts etc.; 'look here'; 'listen here'
  2. I tell you ah, every day eat ice kacang not good for you.

  3. used at the end of a statement to emphasize to something one has said, expressing confidence, chiding, or knowledge ; 'you know'; 'you hear me?'
  4. Just because the principal is nice doesn’t mean you can go play a fool, I tell you.