mi family
The phrase "my family" in Jamaican is translated as mi family.
The phrase mi family is used to refer to the group of people who are related to the speaker.
Did you know?
- If you are talking about your immediate family, you might hear someone refer to them as mi blood, emphasizing the biological connection.
- When discussing family, a person might use the term pickney to refer to children, regardless of whether they are the speaker's own.
- The phrase mi family is often used in music and dancehall culture to describe a 'crew' or a loyal group of associates.
Examples in context
- Mi a go spen di weekend wid mi family.I'm going to spend the weekend with my family.
- Mi family a plan a big celebration nex month.My family is planning a big celebration next month.
- Mi love spend time wid mi family.I love spending time with my family.
- Mi family deh a yard.My family is at home.
- Mi family sweet too much.My family is very lovely.
- Mi family big and loud.My family is big and loud.
Example conversation
Damion and Tanesha are talking about their weekend plans.
- TaneshaWah yuh a do di weekend?What are you doing this weekend?
- DamionMi a go link up wid mi family.I am going to visit my family.
- TaneshaDat sound nice, Damion.That sounds nice, Damion.
- DamionYeah, mi love mi family.Yeah, I love my family.
