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Definitions of "Shi"


1. Shi (Pronoun)


English Translation

She


Definition

Third person singular subject pronoun


Example Sentences

Patois: Shi a pretty woman.
English: She is a pretty woman.


Related Words

Mi , Yuh , Im , Wi ,



posted by anonymous on June 10, 2024


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Other Definitions of "Shi"

2. Shi (Pronoun)


English Translation

She


Example Sentences

Patois: Shi go a di shop.
English: She went to the store.



posted by anonymous on February 21, 2023


3. Shi (Pronoun)


English Translation

She


Example Sentences

Patois: Shi seh shi nah cum bak til tomorrow
English: She said she's not coming back until tomorrow


Related Words

Hot Steppa , Baby mada , Bad man , Bait ,



posted by anonymous on January 30, 2014





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