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yuh
/ju/YOO
Local meaning
You or your when addressing one person, depending on the sentence.
Like “mi,” Jamaican “yu” does not need separate subject, object, and possessive forms. Popular writing often spells it “yuh,” while phonemic references commonly use “yu.”
Examples in context
- Yuh ready fi leave?
- Mi see yuh bag pon di chair.
How it is used
Number matters. “Yuh/yu” normally addresses one person, while “unu” is the plural form for a group.
Neutral; the full sentence and delivery supply friendliness, urgency, respect, or criticism.
Direct address, questions, instructions, possession, and conversation.
Useful for distinguishing singular “you” from plural “unu.”
Do not assume the popular spelling “yuh” is the only accepted written form.
Spelling and scope
Core Jamaican grammar and one of the most frequent words in everyday speech and lyrics.
- Search and reference forms
yuyuyouyouryuhself
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Common patterns
- yuh know
- fi yuh
- yuhself
- wah gwaan wid yuh
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.