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Definitions of "Neva"



1. Neva (Contraction)


English Translation

weren't


Example Sentences

Patois: Yuh neva deh deh
English: You weren’t there




posted by anonymous on June 10, 2020


2. Neva (Contraction)


English Translation

wasn't


Example Sentences

Patois: Im neva di deh
English: He wasn't there




posted by anonymous on September 5, 2019



3. Neva (Adverb)


English Translation

Never


Example Sentences

(patois) Mi neva been pan a iron bird
(english) I have never been on an airplane




posted by anonymous on April 25, 2013