What is the meaning of Mi Deh Yah?

'Mi Deh Yah, Yuh Know'
The expression is often used as a response to "wah gwaan, and it means "Everything is okay." It may also mean "I'm doing well." Picture: Color party at Sandals Ochi - a vibrant all-inclusive resort in Ocho Rios, Jamaica.
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How do you say goodbye in Jamaican?

How to Say Goodbye in Jamaican Patois
  1. “Lickkle more” – translates to “little more” but means see you later. ...
  2. “Mi Gaan” – I'm gone, Goodbye.
  3. “Lata” – Later ; See you later.
  4. “Inna Di Morrows” – See you tomorrow.
  5. “Walk gud / tek care” – Stay Safe / Take Care.
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What does deh deh mean?

Meaning/Description: over there, there.
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How do you say I'm here in Jamaican?

'Mi deh yah, yuh know'

While the literal translation is 'I am here', the implied meaning is 'everything is ok', or 'I'm doing well'.
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What does deh mean in Jamaican?

deh (Adverb)

Meaning/Description: there, also use to describe a couple (mi an ar deh)
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JaLingo's Weekly Expression - Mi Deh Yah



Is deh a word?

No, deh is not in the scrabble dictionary.
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How do Jamaicans say hello?

Ello is the most common way to say hello in Jamaican patois. It is very similar to the English version but they don't pronounce the 'h' at the start. ​​Wah gwaan is a casual and friendly greeting which literally means 'what's going on'. It can be used to say hello or to ask someone how they are.
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How do Rastafarians greet?

To say "hello", use: "Wa gwaan" or "Yes I". To say "goodbye", use: "Me a go", or "Lickle bit". To say "thank you", use: "Give thanks" or "Praise Jah".
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Understand the words for "man" and "woman".
  1. A boy is called a "bwoy" by a Rasta. ...
  2. Rastas refer to adult males as "bredren". Female adults are called "sistren".
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What does ya man mean in Jamaica?

ya man (Interjection)

Meaning/Description: yes man, a term used to describe something being just fine or ok. May sound like “Ya Mon”. Be warned that this term may be seen as a negative sterotype by many Jamaicans.
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What does fi mean in Jamaica?

fi (Conjunction)

Meaning/Description: to, for.
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What is the meaning of Weh?

noun. woe [noun] (a cause of) grief or misery. He has many woes.
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What does deh mean in Spanish?

oh {interj.}
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How many words begin deh?

How many words start with the letters Deh? There are 28 words that start with the letters Deh in the Scrabble dictionary.
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Is weh a Scrabble word?

WEH is not a valid scrabble word.
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How do you say baby in Jamaican?

Bae – this is the modern version of Baby or babes that has been going the rounds lately.
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What does weh yuh deh pon mean?

This common expression is most often used to greet a friend. It means “what are you up to” or “what are you going to do”. So, next time you're here, impress your Hedo friends with this classic Jamaican greeting!
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What does PON mean in Jamaica?

pon (Conjunction)

Meaning/Description: on.
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What does SML mean in texting in Jamaica?

SML is an online and texting acronym that means various things. It can mean screw my life, so much love, or sometimes so much laughter.
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