kitè

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Betawi

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From Proto-Malayic *kita(ʔ), from Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *(i-)kita, from Proto-Austronesian *(i-)kita. Compare Tagalog kita.

Pronunciation

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  • (Meester) IPA(key): /kiˈtɛ/
  • Audio (Meester):(file)
  • Hyphenation: ki‧tè

Pronoun

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kitè

  1. Meester form of kita (we, our(s))
    Mo kemanain kitè ni ari?
    Where are we going to for today?
    Noh diè rumè kitè.
    Behold! It's our house.
  2. Meester form of kita (I)
    Bè, kitè pamit dulu yè.
    Sir, I have to go now.

Usage notes

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  • Sometimes, instead of guè, someone may use kitè for more politeness reason.

Synonyms

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