Ste

Trigedasleng

Etymology

Blend of stay +‎ still.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˈstɛ/

Rhymes: -ɛ

Particle

ste

1. (adjectival predicate copula) to be, is, am, are (used only with predicate adjectives)

   Ste briyon en bak of.

   Be smart and back off.

   -Octavia (The 100, Episode 403)

2. (auxiliary) marks progressive aspect

   Ai get in chit yu ste fig raun.

   I know what you're thinking.

   -Lincoln (The 100, Episode 301)

3. (weak obligation) should, supposed to