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yai

noun

jaɪ

English Definition

eye

Etymology

  • (Derived from English eye.)

Examples

  • "Kaaz wid mi uon tuu yai dem, mi si di sumadi we yu sen fi siev piipl."

    for my eyes have seen your salvation

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.

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