jamaica.localmean.com/deh-deh
deh deh
/dɛ dɛ/DEH deh
Local meaning
There; over there; at that place or in that position.
A location expression that points to a place away from the speaker or confirms that something is present at a stated location. Repetition can make the location more specific or emphatic.
Examples in context
- Di shop deh deh right round di corner.
- See di bag deh deh pon di chair.
How it is used
Jamaican “deh” also appears in other grammatical patterns, so the repeated phrase should be learned in full context rather than reduced to one isolated word.
Neutral, informative, demonstrative, or emphatic.
Giving directions, pointing out people or objects, and confirming presence.
Useful for understanding how Jamaican locative expressions work in real sentences.
Do not treat every occurrence of “deh” as the complete phrase “deh deh.”
Spelling and scope
Core everyday location language and conversational pointing.
- Search and reference forms
de dede dedeh-dehover deh deh
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Common patterns
- deh deh
- over deh deh
- right deh deh
Read next
All words →Evidence and further reading
These sources support the language, spelling, grammar, or common conversational sense. The entry remains open to correction from Jamaican speakers and qualified reviewers.
- A Learner’s Grammar of JamaicanOpen Grammar Project
Open reference for Jamaican spelling, pronunciation, grammar, and examples.
- A Learner’s Glossary of JamaicanOpen Grammar Project
Open Jamaican glossary with headwords and IPA.