General
pon
What does pon mean?
On or upon; extremely common ('deh pon' = on/into, 'pree pon' = focused on).
"Put it down pon di table."
Origin
Jamaican Patois pronunciation of English 'upon'.
Frequently asked questions
What does pon mean in Patois?
It means 'on' or 'upon' and is one of the most common prepositions in Jamaican Patois.
Where does pon come from?
It is the Patois pronunciation of the English word 'upon'.
How do you use pon in a sentence?
You'd say 'put it pon di table' to mean 'put it on the table'.
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