de
word
/ˈdeɪ/
day
/dˈɐ/
duh
Definition
The name of the letter D, used when saying, spelling, or identifying the letter. It is not a common standalone English word in everyday sentences.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly appears in spelling, alphabet teaching, grades, abbreviations, and codes. In many accents, 'de' sounds the same as 'D', so learners should treat it as the letter name, not a separate vocabulary word.
Spanish: de (nombre de la letra)Portuguese (BR): dê (nome da letra)Portuguese (PT): dê (nome da letra)Chinese (Simplified): 字母D的名称Chinese (Traditional): 字母D的名稱Hindi: डी अक्षर का नामArabic: اسم حرف dBengali: ডিRussian: дэ - ДJapanese: ディーVietnamese: đêKorean: 디Turkish: DUrdu: ڈیIndonesian: de
Example Sentences
My last name is spelled with a de at the end.
natural
Wait, did you say de or G?
natural
Is that a de or a T in your handwriting?
natural
The word starts with de.
basic
Please write a big de on the board.
basic
I heard de, not B.
basic