man
The Jamaican word for husband is man.
man is used to refer to a male partner in a marriage.
Meaning: male partner in marriage (noun)
Did you know?
- In Jamaican Patois, the word man is frequently used as a generic term for a male partner regardless of whether the couple is legally married.
- While man means 'husband' in this context, calling a stranger man in Jamaica might be seen as overly familiar or even disrespectful depending on the tone.
- In many social circles, a woman might use the phrase mi man to signal a level of commitment that is more culturally significant than the legal definition of marriage.
Examples in context
- Mi Man, yuh always deh by mi side.My husband, you're always by my side.
- Mi Hubby, mi love yuh more dan words can express.My husband, I love you more than words can express.
- Mi Rib, yuh complete mi heart.My husband, you complete my heart.
- Mi man a go a work.My husband is going to work.
- She love har man dearly.She loves her husband dearly.
- A dat man deh a yuh husband?Is that man there your husband?
Example conversation
Two friends are chatting at a local market.
- DamionIs dat man deh yuh husband?Is that man there your husband?
- LatoyaYeah, a mi man dat.Yeah, that is my husband.
- DamionHim look real happy today.He looks really happy today.
- LatoyaHim deh pon a good vibe.He is in a good mood.
