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These 80 Jamaican conversational patois sentences cover most of what you will need to get by and learn the language.

Here are a few Patois phrases you should be using while communicating with a Jamaican or even to help you communicate better with a Jamaican:. Daadie / Mi Dawg – an expression usually used by males talking to each other as a way of greeting or addressing each other; Link – refers to a group of close friends

Full Cast, Including Jamaican Actors, Announced for American Premiere of “McBee” on June 23 in Jamaica, Queens

I Will Be Right Back – Mi Soon Come; To Eat – Nyam Jamaica – Jamrock, Jamdown, Yard; Jamaican – Yardie, Yard man; Friend – Bredren (male), Sistren (female)

If you are planning on visiting Jamaica soon, it might be interesting on your part to know how to interact with the locals. Just as it is with other countries, being able to greet locals in their dialect can be important. Jamaican greetings may vary based on social status or age difference for example, younger […]

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Do you know how to say "Look at that" or "Wow" in Jamaican? Do you have a Jamaican friend you want to communicate with or are you traveling to Jamaica? There is a heated debate amongst Jamaicans on whether "patois" (patwah) is a language or an English "dialect". If you don't know Jamaican patois (patwah) it definitely sounds like another language. Below is …

Jamaica is where languages, culture and cuisine meet and blend into one of the most unique places on the planet. The island nation’s innovators and visionaries were responsible for a myriad of ‘firsts’ that transcended development in other countries and its rich history continues to make a mark on the global stage. Despite millions of visitors each year, there’s a myriad of facts ...

Bill: When a Jamaican says “bill” with palms up, it’s a friendly nudge to “chill out” or “take it easy,” usually in response to a misunderstanding. Liff Up/Lift Up: Literally means “Leave!” It is often expressed in anger or as a warning, the tone of voice is your guide. A Mi Fi Tell Yu!/I am the one to tell you: This translates to “I can relate” and shows agreement ...