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Jamaican Patois pronouns

Recognize common forms such as mi, yuh and unu in everyday Jamaican speech.

Mi

Often corresponds to English “I” or “me”, depending on its place in the sentence. You will see it throughout phrases such as “Mi good” and “Mi nuh know.”

Yuh

Commonly corresponds to “you.” Examples include “Yuh good?” and “Wah yuh name?”

Unu

A plural second-person form used when addressing more than one person. Usage and pronunciation vary by speaker and community.

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