This word is like saying 'right?' or 'I guess' at the end of a sentence. It is a rough way to speak. People in some parts of Japan use it. It can sound like a tough way to talk.
Noun + だべPrimary
な-Adjective + だべ
い-Adjective + だべ
Verb [dictionary form] + だべ
This word is like saying 'right?' or 'I guess' at the end of a sentence. It is a rough way to speak. People in some parts of Japan use it. It can sound like a tough way to talk.
昨日、あいつらと映画観に行っただべ。
Went to see a movie with those guys yesterday, y'know.
これ、お前のバイクだべ？
This is your bike, ain't it?
このラーメン、めっちゃうめえだべ！
This ramen is crazy delicious, right?!
明日は晴れるだべって言ってたけど、まだわかんねえな。
He said it'd probably be sunny tomorrow, but who knows.
This word makes people think of a country person. Or a tough, rebellious young person. It helps show a character's personality in stories. Using it otherwise sounds like you are pretending.
This is like 'だろう' or 'だろ'. But 'だべ' is a country way to speak. It sounds rough. 'だろ' is more common. It is used by men. 'だっぺ' is also a country word. It sounds even more country.
Use this when you want to say something is true. You want others to agree with you. Or you are talking to yourself. It sounds very strong and informal.
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