Mi deh yah

[mee deh yah]

Definition

"I am right here" (common relaxed response to "How are you?").

Example Sentences

Patois:
How yuh stay, bredda? — Mi deh yah, same way.
English:
How are you doing, brother? — I am right here, doing fine as usual.

Patois:
Mi deh yah a hold a vibes.
English:
I am right here taking it easy.

Usage Tip

Ubiquitous relaxed response to greetings, signaling that one is present, coping, and doing okay.

Patois Synonym: mi deh yah same way
English Synonym: I am right here; I am doing okay

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