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Definitions of "Wi"


1. Wi (Pronoun) play audio


English Translation

We


Definition

First person plural subject pronoun


Example Sentences

Patois: Wi a go school.
English: We are going to school.


Related Words

Mi , Yuh , Im , Shi ,



posted by anonymous on June 10, 2024


2. Wi (Pronoun) play audio


English Translation

We


Definition

Used to indicate possession by the speaker and others.


Example Sentences

Patois: Wi a guh dung town.
English: We are going downtown.


Related Words

Grater Cake , Di , Dis , Dat ,



posted by anonymous on May 12, 2024


3. Wi (Pronoun) play audio


English Translation

Our


Definition

Indicates possession by the speaker and others.


Example Sentences

Patois: Wi yaad big.
English: Our yard is big.


Related Words

Grater Cake , Di , Dis , Dat ,



posted by anonymous on May 12, 2024


4. Wi (Determiner) play audio


English Translation

Our


Definition

Used to indicate possession by a group including the speaker


Example Sentences

Patois: Wi house big.
English: Our house is big.


Related Words

Grater Cake , Di , Dis , Dat ,



posted by anonymous on May 12, 2024


5. Wi (Pronoun) play audio


English Translation

Us


Example Sentences

Patois: Yu kyan gi wi di directions?
English: Can you give us directions?



posted by anonymous on February 21, 2023




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