fi
The Jamaican Patois word for the English preposition to is fi.
fi is used to indicate movement in a specific direction or to denote a destination.
Meaning: in the direction of, and arriving at (prep)
Did you know?
- While fi means 'to', it also doubles as a possessive marker, similar to 'of', as in di book fi mi for 'the book of mine'.
- You might hear fi used to express an obligation or duty, such as 'it is 'fi' you', meaning it is your responsibility.
- The word fi originates from the English word 'to'.
Examples in context
- Mi a guh mek some tea inna di kitchen.I'm going to make some tea in the kitchen.
Example conversation
Tanesha and Kevon are deciding where to walk.
- TaneshaKevon, yuh want go fi di park?Kevon, do you want to go to the park?
- KevonNo, mi prefer go fi di mall.No, I prefer to go to the mall.
- TaneshaDi mall too far today.The mall is too far today.
- KevonAlright, let we go fi di park den.Alright, let's go to the park then.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries fi, CC BY-SA 4.0.
