Zeen
/ ZEEN /Quick answer: Zeen (pronounced ZEEN) is ‘understood’, ‘got it’, or ‘you know?’.
What does Zeen mean?
Zeen means ‘understood’, ‘I hear you’ or ‘agreed’. As a question — ‘zeen?’ — it means ‘you get me?’ or ‘right?’.
Where does Zeen come from?
It is a playful variant of seen, long used in Jamaica to mean ‘understood’. Dancehall artists popularised zeen, and from there it spread online.
How to use Zeen
Reply ‘zeen’ or ‘seen’ to show you understand. Related forms include yuh zimme? (you see me? / you understand?).
| Jamaican Patois | English |
|---|---|
| Wi link later, zeen? — Zeen. | We’ll meet later, OK? — Got it. |
| Mi nah go back deh, zeen? | I’m not going back there, understand? |
| Seen, mi a come. | Understood, I’m coming. |
Other spellings
Because Patois is mostly spoken, spellings vary. You may also see: zeet, seen, zimme.
Related Patois words
Seen · Yuh zimme · Yuh si it · Link up
Frequently asked
Is zeen the same as seen?
Yes — both mean understood; zeen is the more playful slang form.
How do I reply to ‘zeen?’
Just say ‘zeen’ or ‘seen’ back.
Look up more words in the Jamaican Patois Dictionary, or see Zeen in the dictionary.