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Definitions of "Yu"

Spelling Variations : yu,


1. Yu (Determiner)


English Translation

Your


Definition

Indicates possession by the person being addressed


Example Sentences

Patois: Yu fren call yuh.
English: Your friend called you.


Related Words

Grater Cake , Di , Dis , Dat ,



posted by anonymous on May 12, 2024


2. Yu (Pronoun)


English Translation

You


Example Sentences

Patois: Wa yu a duh?
English: What are you doing?



posted by anonymous on February 21, 2023


3. Yu (Pronoun)


English Translation

You


Example Sentences

Patois: Yu can du it!
English: You can do it!



posted by anonymous on February 21, 2023


4. Yu (Pronoun)


English Translation

Your


Example Sentences

Patois: Yu hair look gud.
English: Your hair looks great.



posted by anonymous on February 21, 2023


5. Yu (Contraction)


English Translation

you're


Example Sentences

Patois: Yuh up next
English: You’re up next



posted by anonymous on August 23, 2019



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