How do you say I miss you 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 miss you | Mi miss yuh |
| I love you | Mi luv yuh |
| Get well soon | |
| Go away! | Gweh! |
What do you say to a Jamaican girl?
8 Jamaican Patois Terms for Flirting
- “Yow empress, yuh look good enuh” – Hey empress, you look really good.
- “My size / type” – literally translates to “my size / type” and is used to mean a female is to their liking.
- “Jah know, baby, mi woulda deh wid yuh enuh” – God knows, baby, I would date you.
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’
What is the meaning of Mi Deh Yah?
everything is ok
‘Mi deh yah, yuh know’ While the literal translation is ‘I am here’, the implied meaning is ‘everything is ok’, or ‘I’m doing well’.
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 Rastafarians greet?
To say “hello”, use: “Wa gwaan” or “Yes I”. To say “goodbye”, use: “Me a go”, or “Lickle bit”. To say “thank you”, use: “Give thanks” or “Praise Jah”.
What does licky licky mean in Jamaican?
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.
What does deh yah mean?
What does Bloodclaat mean in Jamaican?
exclamation. vulgar slang Caribbean. Expressing annoyance, frustration, surprise, etc.
How do you say baby in Jamaican?
Bae – this is the modern version of Baby or babes that has been going the rounds lately. 12.
What does TPC mean in Jamaica?
pussyclaat
TPC – to pussyclaat. MMRC – [mi] mumma raasclaat. 10 mos Report.
What does Kaya mean in Jamaican?
See Next Word. Kaya is Jamaican slang, in use since at least the 1970s. According to Green’s Dictionary of Slang, the etymology of kaya is unknown, but it seems to have a relationship with the Caribbean English word kayakiit, which is a form of medicinal herb.
What is Kaya by Bob Marley and the Wailer about?
The title track for Bob Marley & The Wailer’s 10th album. Kaya, by the way, is marijuana. The Section Header button breaks up song sections. Highlight the text then click the link Use Bold and Italics only to distinguish between different singers in the same verse.
What is a Rasta Kaya?
Within the Rasta movement, the kaya is considered a “plant of wisdom” and that is why its consumption is strictly ritual, in fact, it is usually done in a group, as a communal rite in what they call “reasoning ceremonies”, where different issues to improve society are discussed. These ceremonies are strictly reserved for men.