Definitions of "Dem"

They

Third person plural subject pronoun

Patois: Dem a play football.
English: They are playing football.

Mi , Yuh , Im , Shi ,

Their

Used to indicate possession by a group being referred to

Patois: Dem yard clean.
English: Their yard is clean.

Grater Cake , Di , Dis , Dat ,

They

Used to refer to a group of people

Patois: Dem a come.
English: They are coming.

Grater Cake , Di , Dis , Dat ,

These/Those

Indicates specific things near or far

Patois: Dem mango sweet.
English: Those mangoes are sweet.

Grater Cake , Di , Dis , Dat ,

Their

Indicates possession by a group

Patois: Dem house big.
English: Their house is big.

Grater Cake , Di , Dis , Dat ,