- Also written
- Him
What “Im” means
Im covers "he", "him" and "his", and often "she" and "her" as well. Like all Patois pronouns, it keeps one form whether it's the subject, object or possessive, so context tells you who is meant.
Examples
Im a go a market
He is going to the market
Im bag deh pon di table
Her bag is on the table
Im breda know wi
His brother knows us
How to use it
Everyday. Don't assume "im" always means a man; it is frequently used for women too.
Where usage varies
"Him" is also common, especially for emphasis or in more English-leaning speech ("Him can stay").