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Trigedasleng

Etymology

Blend of stay +‎ still.

Pronunciation

IPA(key): /ˈstɛ/

Rhymes:

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