Neva

[nev-ah]

Definition

Never; did not (past negative marker).

Example Sentences

Patois:
Mi neva see dat man inna mi life before.
English:
I never saw that man in my life before.

Patois:
She neva go a market yesterday.
English:
She did not go to the market yesterday.

Usage Tip

Dual use: standard "never", or simple past tense negative ("did not").

Patois Synonym: non
English Synonym: never; did not

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