- JLU spelling
- Mi de ya
What “Mi deh yah” means
Mi deh yah literally means "I'm here": deh means "to be (somewhere)" and yah means "here". As the standard reply to "Wah gwaan?" it means "I'm alright" or "I'm holding on": a modest, steady answer rather than an enthusiastic one.
Examples
Mi deh yah.
I'm doing okay.
Win or lose — nutten nuh beat family time. Mi deh yah next Friday!
Win or lose — nothing beats family time. I'll be here next Friday!
How to use it
Used by everyone as a reply to a greeting. It can also be literal, telling someone you're present or will be somewhere.