What are some Jamaican slang words?
These are the top Jamaican sayings and phrases to use when you visit Jamaica:
- ‘Weh Yuh Ah Seh’ The literal translation of this Jamaican saying is, “What are you saying?”.
- ‘Boonoonoonoos’
- ‘Small Up Yuhself’
- ‘Wah Gwaan’
- ‘Irie’
- ‘Mi Deh Yah, Yuh Know’
- ‘Weh Yuh Deh Pon’
- ‘Ya Mon’
How do you say I don’t know in patois?
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Useful phrases in Jamaican.
| Phrase | Jimiekn / Patwah (Jamaican) |
|---|---|
| Maybe | |
| I don’t know | Mi nuh nuo |
| I understand | Zeen Mi undastan Mi ovastaan |
| I don’t understand | Mi nuh undastand |
What is the meaning of Mi Deh Yah?
‘Mi deh yah, yuh know’
Impress locals with this handy phrase which is often used in response to Wah Gwaan. The secret is in the pronunciation and the trick is to say it fast – almost as one word. While the literal translation is ‘I am here’, the implied meaning is ‘everything is ok’, or ‘I’m doing well’.
What is Jamaican language called on Google translate?
Jamaican Patois (/ˈpætwɑː/; locally rendered 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.
| Jamaican Patois | |
|---|---|
| Language family | English creole Atlantic Western Jamaican Patois |
How do Jamaicans say daddy?
How to say “FATHER” / “HAPPY FATHER’S DAY” in Jamaican Patois
What does wash belly mean?
Youngest child
Gary Matalon on Instagram: “Definition of “Wash Belly” : English Translation : Youngest child. Slang expression used to refer to the youngest child of a person.
How do you say pretty in Jamaican?
Criss: Jamaican expression meaning “Pretty;” “fine;” or “okay.”
How do you say baby in patois?
Bae – this is the modern version of Baby or babes that has been going the rounds lately. 12. Pumpkin – need we say more?
What does Bloodclot mean in Jamaican?
Blood Claat is what a Menstrual Pad was called in the old days. You are calling someone a tampon essentially, but it is very very very derogatory in Jamaica. It is the. equivalent of saying the “F” word in English countries.
What do you answer to Wagwan?
It is used throughout the Jamaican diaspora, including in hip-hop culture and by reggae music fans. The standard response is nagwan / nuttin nah gwaan (“nothing is going on”).
What do Jamaicans call their friends?
Jamaican – Yardie, Yard man. Friend – Bredren (male), Sistren (female) Well Done – Big up, Respect. Excellent – Sell off, Tun up, Wicked.
How do you say my love in Jamaican?
How to speak like a Jamaican/How to say ‘I LOVE YOU’ ‘ in – YouTube
How do Jamaicans say thank you?
Selah – Selah. Seet deh – That’s how it is! Up top – Thanks/ bless!
How do you say love you in Jamaican?
What do Jamaicans call their mom?
Jamaican Patwah – muma: (translation : mother) Slang… | Facebook.
What can you not say to a Jamaican?
Jamaicans can be some of the nicest people you’ll meet but get on their wrong side and their insults will most certainly be stinging and blunt.
9 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.
- Yuh too bad mind.
- Yuh ave no brothupsy.
- Yuh a get bun.
How do you use Bomboclaat?
To join in on the viral meme, you just type out “Bomboclaat” and post an image alongside. Twitter then does its thing and replies with captions for the picture. The image is usually a funny reaction meme that’s easy to put a witty caption to.
How do Jamaicans say hello?
Ello is the most common way to say hello in Jamaican patois. It is very similar to the English version but they don’t pronounce the ‘h’ at the start. Wah gwaan is a casual and friendly greeting which literally means ‘what’s going on’. It can be used to say hello or to ask someone how they are.
How do you say baby in Jamaican?
Bae – this is the modern version of Baby or babes that has been going the rounds lately.
How do you disrespect a Jamaican?
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.
What does Bumbo Klaat 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.
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.
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.
What should you not say in Jamaica?
What is the most common last name in Jamaica?
Brown-
Brown- The number one most common surname in Jamaica is Brown. According to Forebears, Brown is the 206th most numerous surname in the world.