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seh
/se/SEH
Local meaning
Say; said; or a word introducing what someone says, thinks, knows, or reports.
Besides the ordinary speaking verb, “seh” can introduce a following statement in patterns similar to English “that.” Its role is clearer from the complete sentence than from a single-word translation.
Examples in context
- She seh di shop close already.
- Mi know seh yuh busy.
How it is used
In the second example, “seh” links the main idea to the following clause; it does not need to describe an act of speaking.
Neutral grammatical function; tone comes from the wider statement.
Reported speech, explanations, beliefs, knowledge, and storytelling.
Important for understanding complete Jamaican sentences rather than isolated slang.
Do not translate every occurrence mechanically as the spoken verb “say.”
Spelling and scope
Core Jamaican reporting, thinking, knowing, and clause structure.
- Search and reference forms
sesesaysay that
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Common patterns
- mi seh
- dem seh
- know seh
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 Glossary of JamaicanOpen Grammar Project
Open Jamaican glossary with headwords and IPA.
- A Learner’s Grammar of JamaicanOpen Grammar Project
Open reference for Jamaican spelling, pronunciation, grammar, and examples.