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Jamaica phrase

soon come

Will arrive or happen before long, with timing depending on context.

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Meaning

Soon come is a Jamaican Patwa expression indicating that a person, event, or result will come before long.

Pronunciation and grammar

Pronunciation: /suːn kʌm/

Part of speech: verb phrase

How it is used

It may be reassuring without promising an exact minute or deadline.

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Examples in context

  • Mi soon come back.I will be back before long.
  • Di bus soon come.The bus should arrive soon.

Important context

Do not treat it as a precise time estimate unless the speaker gives one.

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Source

Jamaican Language Unit

Jamaica dictionary

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