In Saint Lucia, it's short for "there/here"
(Scenario 1)
1) Oye, you deh? (Oye, are you there?)
2) Yeah mun, I reach (Yes bro, I have arrived)
(Scenario 2)
1) Oye, mate deh forming di ass! (Mate is making a fool of himself right there)
(Scenario 3)
1) He deh an' he not saying anyting (He's there and he's not saying anything)
(Scenario 4)
1) I asking her an' she deh like she doh understand what I'm saying (I'm asking her and she's standing there confused as if she's stupid and she don't know what I'm saying
1) Oye, you deh? (Oye, are you there?)
2) Yeah mun, I reach (Yes bro, I have arrived)
(Scenario 2)
1) Oye, mate deh forming di ass! (Mate is making a fool of himself right there)
(Scenario 3)
1) He deh an' he not saying anyting (He's there and he's not saying anything)
(Scenario 4)
1) I asking her an' she deh like she doh understand what I'm saying (I'm asking her and she's standing there confused as if she's stupid and she don't know what I'm saying
by Lime Juice (St. Lucia) May 3, 2024
Get the Dehmug.