General
a fi mi
What does a fi mi mean?
Expresses possession — 'a fi mi' = it is mine; 'fi' marks possession in Patois.
"Dat bag a fi mi, nuh touch it."
Origin
Jamaican Patois: 'a' (is) + 'fi' (possessive) + 'mi' (me).
Frequently asked questions
What does a fi mi mean?
It means 'it's mine' or 'it belongs to me' in Jamaican Patois.
What does 'fi' do in a fi mi?
'Fi' is a possessive marker in Patois, so 'fi mi' means 'mine' and 'fi yu' means 'yours'.
How do you use a fi mi?
You say it to claim ownership, e.g. 'Dat one a fi mi' means 'that one is mine'.
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