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deh yah
What does deh yah mean?
Literally 'here', often used to answer how you are — meaning 'I'm here, getting by'. Also 'deh'ya'.
"How yuh do? Mi deh yah, taking it easy."
Origin
Jamaican Patois; from 'there' + 'here'.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'deh yah' mean?
Literally it means 'here', and it's often used to answer how you are — 'mi deh yah' means 'I'm here, getting by'.
How do you respond to 'how yuh do' with 'deh yah'?
You'd say 'mi deh yah', signalling you're present and managing fine, similar to 'I'm good, just taking it easy'.
Where does 'deh yah' come from?
It's Jamaican Patois, blending 'deh' (there) and 'yah' (here) into a single locative phrase.
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