yuh will marry mi?
The English phrase "will you marry me?" is translated into Jamaican as yuh will marry mi?
This phrase is a question used when asking someone to become your spouse.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
yuh will marry mi? is a colloquial way to pose the question, often used in more relaxed or informal settings compared to standard English.
How does it change in a sentence?
Using a go instead of will is a common way to express future intent in Jamaican Patois, as seen in the form yuh a go marry mi?
Did you know?
- If someone responds to yuh will marry mi? with mi a go deal wid yuh, they are not threatening the speaker but are likely accepting the proposal.
- In traditional Jamaican courtship, a man might not ask the partner directly but instead send a proxy or a respected elder to negotiate the marriage proposal with the family.
- In Jamaican culture, the term common-law is so prevalent that many couples live as spouses without ever asking yuh will marry mi?, yet they are socially recognized as married.
Examples in context
- Mi wud like fi know if yuh wud tek di honourable position ah bein' mi wife?I would like to know if you would accept the honorable position of being my wife?
- Babe, yuh waa spend di res' a yuh life wid mi? Marry mi?Babe, do you want to spend the rest of your life with me? Marry me?
- Suh yuh agree fi gwaan dis journey wid mi? Will yuh marry mi?So, do you agree to go on this journey with me? Will you marry me?
- Mi love yuh so much, yuh will marry mi?I love you so much, will you marry me?
Example conversation
Kevon is proposing to Shanice during a romantic dinner.
- KevonShanice, yuh look beautiful tonight.Shanice, you look beautiful tonight.
- ShaniceThank yuh, Kevon. Yuh too sweet.Thank you, Kevon. You are too sweet.
- KevonYuh will marry mi?Will you marry me?
- ShaniceYes, mi love! Mi say yes!Yes, my love! I say yes!
