mi agree
To say "I agree" in Jamaican, use mi agree.
This phrase is used to show that you have the same opinion as someone else.
When do people say it?
In addition to mi agree, there are several informal ways to convey agreement in Jamaican. You might hear or use Yeah, man, True dat or Fi real to express that you agree with what has been said.
Did you know?
- While yeah, man is used for agreement, the 'man' does not necessarily refer to a male person and can be used when speaking to or about anyone.
- Because Jamaican Patois is an English-based creole, the word mi in mi agree originates from the English pronoun 'me', but it has taken on the functional role of the subject 'I'.
- Jamaican agreement phrases often mirror the rhythm of the music and speech patterns found in Dancehall and Reggae lyrics.
Examples in context
- Mi agree wid yuh pon dat.I agree with you on that.
- Mi agree seh di food gud.I agree that the food is good.
- Yuh right, mi agree.You are right, I agree.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries mi, CC BY-SA 4.0.
