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Jamaican Patois · Verbs and actions

Memba

To remember

Say itMEM-ba

What “Memba” means

Memba means remember. It drops the first syllable and the "r" of the English word. It is also used on its own as a reminder or warning: "Memba!" (remember!).

Examples

Mi grandfadda memba 1962

My grandfather remembers 1962

Mi did a wonda if yuh memba mi from di party.

I was wondering if you'd remember me from the party.

But memba, wi a watch yuh!

But remember, we're watching you!

How to use it

Neutral and very common. The opposite is "figet" (forget).