How to use だって ( = datte)

Makoto: 「亀だってはやく泳げるよ。」

= Kame datte hayaku oyogeru yo.

= Even a turtle can swim fast.

Momoko: 「ナッツちょうだい。」

= Nattsu choudai.

= Give me some nuts! 

「さっき食べたばかりじゃない。」

= Sakki tabeta bakari janai.

= But you just ate.

Momoko:だって、おなかすいたんだもん。」

= Datte, onaka suitan damon.

= Because I am hungry, you know.

 

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