Dem Meaning in English

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Definition

An informal, nonstandard way of saying 'them', usually used in song lyrics, slang, or casual speech.

Usage & Nuances

Very informal; mainly found in spoken slang, hip-hop, and song lyrics, not in standard writing. Used to sound casual, cool, or authentic. Should not be used in formal or academic contexts.

• Spanish: (abreviatura inglesa para 'ellos' o 'ellos mismos', a menudo en inglés informal o canciones)
• Portuguese (BR): (abreviação informal de 'eles' em inglês, usada em músicas ou gírias)
• Portuguese (PT): (abreviação informal de 'eles' em inglês, usada em músicas ou em gíria)
• Chinese (Simplified): （英语俚语，表示“他们”，常见于音乐或非正式口语）
• Chinese (Traditional): （英語俚語，表示「他們」，常見於音樂或非正式口語）
• Hindi: ('उनका' या 'वे' के लिए अंग्रेज़ी का स्लैंग, आमतौर पर संगीत या अनौपचारिक भाषण में)
• Arabic: (اختصار غير رسمي لكلمة 'هم' في الإنجليزية، يُستخدم غالبًا في الموسيقى أو كلام الشارع)
• Bengali: ওদের - তাদের (অফিশিয়াল নয়)
• Russian: их (разг.)
• Japanese: あいつら - 彼ら（砕けた言い方）
• Vietnamese: tụi nó - bọn họ (thường dùng trong khẩu ngữ, không trang trọng)
• Korean: 걔네 - 그놈들 (비표준어, 속어)
• Turkish: onları (argo - resmî değil)
• Urdu: ان کو - اُنہیں (غیر رسمی)
• Indonesian: mereka (gaul) - mereka itu (tidak baku)

Example Sentences

Give dem a chance to speak.

basic

I saw dem at the party last night.

basic

Don't tell dem about our plan.

basic

Everybody's talking about dem new sneakers.

natural

You better watch out for dem guys on the corner.

natural

Tell dem we’ll be late—traffic’s crazy tonight.

natural