Below is a list of 18 Jamaican Patois phrases translated to English.
- I Will Be Right Back – Mi Soon Come.
- To Eat – Nyam.
- Jamaica – Jamrock, Jamdown, Yard.
- Jamaican – Yardie, Yard man.
- Friend – Bredren (male), Sistren (female)
- Well Done – Big up, Respect.
- Excellent – Sell off, Tun up, Wicked.
- What’s up?
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What are some Jamaican slang words?
‘Weh Yuh Ah Seh‘
The literal translation of this Jamaican saying is, “What are you saying?”. The English translation of the phrase is “How are you doing?” At times the phrase can be shortened to “weh yaw seh.” Picture: Heart shaped Over-The-Water Bungalows at Sandals Royal Caribbean in Montego Bay, Jamaica.
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! |
What does deh mean in Jamaica?
deh (Adverb)
Meaning/Description: there, also use to describe a couple (mi an ar deh)
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.
What does Buddy mean in Jamaica?
Buddy, in Jamaican Patois, and our culture in general, refers to male genitalia.
What does deh yah mean?
“Mi deh yah „ English Translation: I am here. Definition Slang expression usually used in response to a greeting expression like “How are you doing” or “What’s going on”.
What does SML mean in Jamaican texting?
SML is an online and texting acronym that means various things. It can mean screw my life, so much love, or sometimes so much laughter. Related words: SOML.
How do you say pretty in Jamaican?
Criss: Jamaican expression meaning “Pretty;” “fine;” or “okay.”
How do you say sweetheart in Jamaican?
puttus: sweetheart, honey bunch. An affectionate term.
How do Jamaicans speak?
Although English is the official language of Jamaica, the majority of the population speak Jamaican Patois. This is a creole language (See the lesson on creole on this web site) made up of an English superstrate and African substrate.
What does Bumba mean in Jamaican?
Bombo (or bumba) likely comes from West African words like the Fante bumbo, referring to the vulva but likely similar to the English bum, or “butt.” Clot (or claat) is cloth, in keeping with Jamaican English, which often drops a TH sound for a hard T (e.g., fit instead of fifth).
What is a Mandem?
Mandem is a collective noun for a bunch of boys or men, particularly your own group of mates.
What does Babylon mean in Jamaican?
Babylon Used to indicate a strong and powerful, yet corrupted and immoral place.Babylon is a word that jamaicans use to compare their experience of being brought to the americas to the jews being brought to babylon during the babylonian captivity.
Is Rasta in the Bible?
Rastas, as members of the movement are called, see their past, present, and future in a distinct way.Jamaican Rastas are descendants of African slaves who were converted to Christianity in Jamaica by missionaries using the text of the King James Version of the Bible.
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.”
Can we say buddy to a girl?
Here it is used for any combination of genders. Buddy is not necessarily male, the word has no gender connotations of its own in present day usage. If feminine gender is to be expressly stated, then girl-pal/ gal-pal might work.
What does Browning mean in Jamaican?
It turns out that in Jamaica, and it seems in some or most other Caribbean nations, “browning” means a Black person who is light skinned (fair complexioned).
How do Jamaicans say hello?
Hail up – Hi or Hello
Mostly used by Jamaican men especially those practicing the Rastafarian faith.
What a Gwan Jamaica meaning?
what’s going on
jpg. The phrase ‘Wha gwan’ (whaa gwaan) means ‘what’s going on‘ in Jamaican Patois.
How do Jamaicans say Caribbean?
Caribbean
In America, Caribbean is pronounced with an emphasis on the be, but in Jamaica, we place the emphasis on the rib. Thus, we say Caribbean, whereas Americans say Caribbean.
