Definitions of "Nuh"

1. Nuh (Adverb)

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English Translation

don't

Definition

"Nuh" is a commonly used word that can serve different purposes depending on how it's used in a sentence. Most often, it functions as a negative marker, similar to "not" in English, for example, "Mi nuh know" means "I don’t know." It can also be used to seek agreement or confirmation, similar to saying "right?" or "isn’t it?" in English. For example, "Nice vibes, nuh?" means "Nice vibes, right?" The tone and context determine whether "nuh" is being used to negate something or to add emphasis or a conversational nudge. It's a simple yet essential word in everyday Jamaican speech.

Example Sentences

Patois: Wi nuh kno wen a wi time
English: We don't know when our time is.

posted by anonymous on November 16, 2022

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Other Definitions of "Nuh"

2. Nuh (Adverb)

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English Translation

Not

Definition

Used to negate a statement or indicate absence.

Example Sentences

Patois: Mi nuh know him.
English: I do not know him.

Related Words

All fruits ripe , Babylon , Backside , Bad like yaz ,

posted by anonymous on May 12, 2024

3. Nuh

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English Translation

hasn't

Example Sentences

Patois: Him nuh si wi inna years
English: He hasn't seen us in years

posted by anonymous on July 6, 2020

4. Nuh (Contraction)

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English Translation

haven't

Example Sentences

Patois: Yuh nuh pay yet
English: You haven't paid

posted by anonymous on September 5, 2019

5. Nuh (Contraction)

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English Translation

don't

Example Sentences

Patois: Nuh cum yah
English: Don't come here.

posted by anonymous on August 23, 2019

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