General
me na able
What does me na able mean?
An expression of being unable to cope or being fed up, roughly equivalent to 'I can't even'.
"All this pressure at work — me na able, wi."
Origin
Guyana; Creolese, from 'me not able'.
Frequently asked questions
What does me na able mean?
It expresses being overwhelmed or unable to cope, roughly like saying 'I can't deal' or 'I can't even'.
Where does me na able come from?
It's Guyanese Creolese, derived from 'me not able'.
How do you use me na able?
You'd say it when you're fed up or stretched thin, as in 'All this pressure at work — me na able.'
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