tae
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A Scots word used like to to show direction or the person who gets something
- adposition
- UK
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- We walked tae the market early in the morning.
Examples
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She gave the book tae her teacher as a gift.
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I went tae the store.
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He handed the letter tae his friend before leaving the house.
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She walked tae her friend's house.
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He walked tae the store to buy some groceries.
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Please send the package tae my brother in Glasgow.
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She was excited tae attend the concert next week.
Compounds
Surface Forms
tae main
Etymology
Tae is the Scots form of English to, from an old word meaning 'toward'. So think of it like the familiar to, which is why Tae shows direction or the person who gets something.