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“Mi deh yah, yuh deh deh, love deh yah.”

I'm here, you're there, love is here.

What does “Mi deh yah, yuh deh deh, love deh yah” mean?

Love exists no matter the distance; as long as both people are present for each other, love remains.

English translation

I'm here, you're there, love is here.

Understanding the expression

A sweet line for long-distance couples or family across the diaspora.

When to use it: an illustrative example

Text to har in Toronto: Mi deh yah, yuh deh deh, love deh yah.

Good for

Love

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