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 yaad clean.
English: Their yard is clean.

Grater Cake , Di , Dis , Dat ,

They

Used to refer to a group of people.

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

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 ,

Them

Used to refer to a specific group of nouns

Patois: Dem yah shoes nice.
English: These shoes are nice.

Grater Cake , Di , Dis , Dat ,