Meaning & Definition of word "Mi"

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    Mi

    /mi/

    noun:

    • 1. The third note of the diatonic scale in solfège.
      • Example: In the song, the melody jumps from do to mi elegantly.
    • 2. A pronoun used to refer to oneself.
      • Example: Mi gusta la música que escuchas.

    abbreviation:

    • 1. Short form for 'missing in action', often used in a military context.
      • Example: The soldier was listed as MIA after the battle.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'mi', derived from the initial syllable of 'misericordia', meaning mercy.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Do re mi:

    A sequence used to teach musical notes.

    Mi casa es su casa:

    A Spanish expression meaning 'My house is your house'.

    Related Words

    do:

    The first note of the diatonic scale.

    re:

    The second note of the diatonic scale.

    fa:

    The fourth note of the diatonic scale.

    Slang Meanings of mi

    Meaning: My

    Example Sentence: I lost my phone, can you call mi?

    Meaning: Me

    Example Sentence: That was mi who texted you.