General
fi
What does fi mean?
A versatile particle meaning 'for', 'to' (infinitive marker) or marking possession ('fi mi' = mine).
"Dis one a fi yuh."
Origin
Jamaican Patois grammatical particle.
Frequently asked questions
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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