Inna
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Quick answer: Inna (pronounced IN-na) is ‘in’ or ‘into’.
What does Inna mean?
Inna means ‘in’ or ‘into’. ‘Put it inna di bag’ means put it in the bag. It’s heard constantly in speech and song lyrics.
Where does Inna come from?
It comes from English ‘in’, with an added vowel that makes it flow more easily in Patois rhythm.
How to use Inna
Common phrases: inna di house (at home), inna di morrows (tomorrow morning), inna di streets (out and about), inna two twos (in no time).
| Jamaican Patois | English |
|---|---|
| Put it inna di bag. | Put it in the bag. |
| Mi deh inna di house. | I’m at home. |
| Mi do it inna two twos. | I did it in no time. |
Other spellings
Because Patois is mostly spoken, spellings vary. You may also see: ina, inna di.
Related Patois words
Pon · Een · Inna di house · Two twos
Frequently asked
Is inna the same as in?
Yes — inna means in or into.
What does ‘inna di morrows’ mean?
Tomorrow morning.
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