10 Words That Some Jamaican Either add or drop the “h”s
The Jamaican language is an intriguing part of our culture. The nuances and accents change from one end of the island to the other sometimes baffling foreigners and even our own countrymen. We make up words, add letters to some and shorten others to fit the colorful stories we love to tell. Unfortunately the letter […]
10 Exciting Exclamations Jamaicans love to use
Jamaican patois contains many unique exclamations. Only a true Jamaican can understand the importance of this word or phrase to properly express the sentiments being felt at that point in time. Take a look at these 10 exciting exclamations Jamaicans love to use. 1. Jeezam! – You may have guessed that this is a reference […]
Jamaican Patois (Patwa) Word of The Day Is “Cerfitikit”
18 Jamaican Patois Phrases Translated to English
Do you know how to say “I will be right back” or “Well done” in Jamaican? Do you have a Jamaican friend you want to communicate with? Are you planning to travel to Jamaica in the near future? Jamaican patois (patwah) is another language and is spoken by all the people on the island. Learning […]
12 Favorite Jamaican Slangs of All Time
Every now and then, a catchy slang makes it into the Jamaican language usually spreading in popularity through reggae and dancehall songs. While some may be familiar with the more recent ‘nobody canna cross it’ and ‘A yah so nice’ here are a few Jamaican slangs which were much more than a passing fad. Some […]
10 Favorite Jamaicans Slangs From 2014
Thanks to a vibrant dancehall culture, the Jamaican language is seasoned periodically with memorable slangs that reflect the ever evolving cultural dynamics. From a news clip gone wrong to the catchy lyrics of a song, we certainly have a knack for incorporating slangs into everyday conversations. Check out these 10 slangs Jamaicans were using in […]
Top 20 Jamaican Double-Up Words
The Jamaican language has evolved over time but the way we use words to convey emphasis has remained pretty much unchanged. Take for example the tendency to double up with words like ‘chacka chacka’ or ‘nyami nyami’. To the outsider, the repetition may seem redundant, but for the Jamaican speaker there’s no better way to […]
20 Essential Jamaican Patois Phrases Translated to English
Do you know how to say “Look at that” or “Wow” or “Take My Picture” 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 […]
12 Favorite Jamaican slangs of all time
Every now and then, a catchy slang makes it into the Jamaican language usually spreading in popularity through reggae and dancehall songs. While some may be familiar with the more recent ‘nobody canna cross it’ and ‘A yah so nice’ here are a few Jamaican slangs which were much more than a passing fad. Some […]
10 Words Jamaicans Mispronounce
Jamaican patois is a fun, expressive language of which its people are proud. However, mispronunciations are bound to occur given that it is deeply intertwined with the English Language. Here are some common words Jamaicans often mispronounce. Cerfiticket – The correct word is certificate but for some reason, Jamaicans keep getting the syllables mixed up […]