affi

English Definition

alternative spelling of haffi; have to; must

Etymology

• ('ave (“have”) + fi (“to”))

Examples

• "Y'affi trang if yuh waan mek it inna di worl'."

  You have to be strong if you want to make it in the world.

• "Mi a try mi best because mi affi deh yah fi mi son."

  I'm trying my best because I have to be here for my son.