куда он дел

where did he put …

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phrase Rare #48,123
where did he put … The object is usually stated after the phrase. Дел here means “put” or “leave,” not simply “did.”
RU: Куда он дел мой телефон?
EN: Where did he put my phone?

Куда он дел газету?

Where did he put the newspaper?

Куда он дел ключи от машины?

Where did he put the car keys?

Куда он дел отвёртку?

Where did he put the screwdriver?

Куда он дел свой ключ?

Where did he put his key?