preposition
General Slang
fi
FEE · preposition · informal
For; to; belonging to (multi-use particle)
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Definitions
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A versatile particle meaning 'for', 'to' (infinitive marker) or marking possession ('fi mi' = mine).
“Dis one a fi yuh.”
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fi In A Sentence
Dis one a fi yuh.
Origin & Usage
Jamaican Patois grammatical particle.
Variants
fe
People Also Ask
What does 'fi' mean in Jamaican Patois?
It is a versatile particle meaning 'for', 'to' (as an infinitive marker), or marking possession, as in 'fi mi' meaning 'mine'.
What does 'fi mi' mean?
'Fi mi' means 'mine' or 'belonging to me' — it marks possession.
How do you use 'fi' before a verb?
It works like 'to' in English, as in 'mi come fi see yuh' meaning 'I came to see you'.
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