Mon is a Jamaican word that’s particularly important to the locals and is often used when talking to anyone, whether it’s a child or adult. The English translation for the Jamaican saying “ya mon” is “no problem” or “okay.” When someone offers you a rum runner, for example, it’s what you might want to say: “Ya mon!”
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Is saying Mon offensive?
Yeah mon and no problem are ‘no problem’ with limited use. It is the idiot tourists who attempt to speak and/or write in patois (which you refer to as ‘Jamaican’) that was mentioned in a previous post. Everyting irie mon! Most Jamaicans mi hear seh Ya Mon down der.
What slang do Jamaicans speak?
Jamaican Patois (/ˈpætwɑː/), (known locally as Patois, Patwa, and Patwah and called Jamaican Creole by linguists) is an English-based creole language with West African influences, spoken primarily in Jamaica and among the Jamaican diaspora.
What should you not say in Jamaica?
Here are some of the things you never want to hear a Jamaican say about you.
- Mi Spirit Nuh Tek To Dem. Mi Spirit Nuh Tek To Dem.
- Yuh a crassis. In Jamaican parlance, crassis means that you are bad luck and they want nothing to do with you.
- Yuh too bad mind.
- Yuh ave no brothupsy.
- Yuh a get bun.
Do Jamaicans always say man?
Meaning/Description: yes man, a term used to describe something being just fine or ok. May sound like “Ya Mon”. Be warned that this term may be seen as a negative sterotype by many Jamaicans.
Why do Jamaicans say blood clot?
The true meaning of the word Bloodclot, when used in Jamaica, came from blood cloth, but when Jamaicans say cloth it comes out as clot. A blood cloth is a feminine hygiene product. So in essence, when the word is used in anger towards someone, you’re basically calling them a tampon.From bloodclot came rassclot.
What does Bloodclaat mean in Jamaica?
blood cloth
Bumbaclot has become a common rendering of the term in the Jamaican diaspora, such as in South London.The taboo nature of menstruation carried over into Jamaican popular culture, it goes, in the form of bumbaclot as a general term of abuse. Bloodclaat (“blood cloth”) and ras clot (“butt cloth”) are variants.
What is a famous Jamaican saying?
All the Proverbs. Finger neber say “look here,” him say “look yonder.” If you get your han’ in a debil mout’ tek it out. Peacock hide him foot when him hear ’bout him tail. No wait till drum beat before you grine you axe.
How do you say my love in Jamaican?
Note: there is no standard way of spelling Jamaican, and there are different ways of writing many words.
Useful phrases in Jamaican.
| Phrase | Jimiekn / Patwah (Jamaican) |
|---|---|
| I love you | Mi luv yuh |
| Get well soon | |
| Go away! | Gweh! |
| Leave me alone! | Galang! |
Why do Jamaicans say respect?
What does it mean when Jamaicans say “Respect”?Jamaicans use respect often among their selves which tells you how important it is. In some ways it’s a bit like namaste which means “I honor the soul within you.”
What does licky licky mean in patois?
You too Licky Licky. You Never Want a Jamaican to call you “Licky Licky” This is similar to beggy beggy but is usually in reference to someone who shows greedy tendencies and will quickly compromise their morals for material gain.
Why are Jamaicans always late?
Jamaicans are usually late because they are still working/living within the structure of an African worldview. This was viable when cultures were self-contained and physically separated but not in a global village.
How do Jamaicans say hello?
Hail up – Hi or Hello
Mostly used by Jamaican men especially those practicing the Rastafarian faith.
What does Jah Jah mean in Jamaican?
The term “Jah” is a shortened version of “Jehovah”, the name of God in English translations of the Old Testament.This belief is reflected in the aphorism, often cited by Rastas, that “God is man and man is God”, and Rastas speak of “knowing” Jah, rather than simply “believing” in him.
Why do Jamaicans say Irie?
‘Irie’ The Jamaican saying “irie” is often used to mean “everything is alright and fine.” Note that Jamaica has numerous variations when it comes to greeting someone. When someone asks “How are you feeling?” or “How yuh stay?” an appropriate response would be, “Mi irie.”
How do Jamaicans say child?
Pickney is commonly used to refer to a child, in the same way Americans use the word “kid”.
What is the meaning of Wah gwaan?
what’s up
Wah Gwaan is a casual greeting to enquire how somebody is or what’s up.
What does Bumba Claat mean?
However, according to the site Jamaican Patwah, Bumboclaat refers to menstrual pads or toilet paper as bumbo (meaning bottom) and claat (the Jamaican pronunciation of cloth) literally translates to bottom cloth.
What does Clart mean in patois?
or I’ll come around and bruk up your blood clart’ – Jamaican lingo for ‘I’ll beat you up‘.
What does Bloodcleet mean?
bloodclaat (blood cloth) refers to a woman’s menstrual period and the device used to soak up that blood such as a tampon. Been used as a profanity since the 1950’s and probable earlier.
How do Rastafarians greet each other?
In Rastafarian, you would greet a friend on the street by saying “Bredren, wa gwaan?” The other Rasta may respond with: “Bwai, ya done know seh mi deya gwaan easy.” This means: “”I’m here just taking it easy.”
