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How do you say love in Jamaican?
A collection of useful phrases in Jamaican, an English-based creole with influences from languages of West and Central Africa spoken mainly in Jamaica….Useful phrases in Jamaican.
| Phrase | Jimiekn / Patwah (Jamaican) |
|---|---|
| Do you come here often? | |
| I miss you | Mi miss yuh |
| I love you | Mi luv yuh |
| Get well soon |
What does Irie mean in Jamaican?
everything is alright and fine
‘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.”
What does boo mean in Jamaican?
Boo – This term, derived from the French word ‘Beau’ (meaning beautiful) is also popular. 18. Boobie – Another one with unknown origins but is frequently used. 19.
Is creole and patois the same?
Creoles are hybrid language that formed when groups of different language speakers interacted. Creoles typically start off as pidgins. They graduate to being creoles when they are passed generation to generation as a mother tongue. A patois is a language that is considered non-standard.
What does ENUH mean in Jamaican?
you know
Jamaican Creole Literally, “you know.”
How do Jamaicans say thank you?
Tell us about the phrases you have heard or even used (for Jamaican men) to say thank you!…Here are some example of these phrases:
- Madd – Mad!
- Ah Mi G – ok my friend.
- Nuh say 40 – Don’t say a word.
- Respect – Respect.
- Done Know – You already know.
- Give thanx – Give thanks!
- Selah – Selah.
- Seet deh – That’s how it is!
What does Ahlie mean?
a lie
“Ahlie” is a term that comes from Jamaican patois that literally translates to “a lie.”
What do Jamaicans call their child?
Pickney. Pickney is commonly used to refer to a child, in the same way Americans use the word “kid”.
What does Rassclaat mean?
noun. vulgar slang Caribbean. A despicable or contemptible person; frequently as a term of abuse.
Is Jamaican creole patois?
Jamaican Patwa, is known locally as Patois (Patwa or Patwah) is an English-based creole language with West African influences. Additionally, it is called Jamaican Creole by linguists. Jamaican Patwa / Patois refers to the local dialect – a rough form of speech that developed back from the 17th century.