neehn

English Definition

not (negates the meaning of the modified verb)

Examples

• "Fos Jiizas se, “A neehn sakrifais an aafrin yu did waahn, yu neehn waahn dem fi tek no uol-a animal an bon mek sakrifais gi yu an yu neehn waahn no sin aafrin niida. Dem sitn de neehn mek yu api” — duo bies pan di laa a dem sitn de piipl did fi gi."

  As mentioned above, “You didn't want sacrifices or offerings, and burnt offerings and sacrifices for sin gave you no pleasure,” (even though they are offered in accordance with the law's requirements).

Where you'd hear it

These tags describe the situations or styles of speech where this word commonly appears — for example at church, in everyday chat, or in dancehall lyrics.

• Religious Heard in church, Bible reading, prayer, or spiritual gatherings.
• Formal Careful, written-style speech — less slang, more like a sermon or official text.