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Definitions of "Im"


6. Im (Determiner)


English Translation

His


Definition

Used to indicate possession by a male


Example Sentences

Patois: Im hat new.
English: His hat is new.


Related Words

Grater Cake , Di , Dis , Dat ,



posted by anonymous on May 12, 2024


7. Im (Contraction)


English Translation

Him


Example Sentences

Patois: Mi si im a di store.
English: I saw him at the store.



posted by anonymous on February 21, 2023


8. Im (Contraction)


English Translation

he's


Example Sentences

Patois: Im a cum now
English: He's coming now



posted by anonymous on August 23, 2019


9. Im


English Translation

him / her


Definition

Gender neutral pronoun used to refer to a male or female


Example Sentences

Patois: Gi im di key wen him cum bak
English: Give her the keys when she’s back



posted by anonymous on May 2, 2014




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