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.
'Mi Deh Yah, Yuh Know'
The expression is often used as a response to "wah gwaan, and it means "Everything is okay." It may also mean "I'm doing well."
'Wah Gwaan'
This is probably the most well known Jamaican greeting and was even used by US President Barack Obama during his inaugural visit to Jamaica. Wah Gwaan is a casual greeting to enquire how somebody is or what's up.
(Jamaican creole, MLE, MTE) A casual greeting with a meaning similar to what's up.
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Wagwan. Literally means 'What is going on?', ' What's up?', or 'Hello' "Wagwan G 💪 You coming down the park today?
This common expression is most often used to greet a friend. It means “what are you up to” or “what are you going to do”. So, next time you're here, impress your Hedo friends with this classic Jamaican greeting!
Yuh a crassis
In Jamaican parlance, crassis means that you are bad luck and they want nothing to do with you. It could be that your presence is seen as interfering with an objective or goal, or that your actions are viewed as problematic or causing trouble with others.
Etymology. Jamaican Patois origin. From Jamaican English "what go on", a modified form of Standard English "what's going on".
- I Will Be Right Back – Mi Soon Come.
- To Eat – Nyam.
- Jamaica – Jamrock, Jamdown, Yard.
- Jamaican – Yardie, Yard man.
- Friend – Bredren (male), Sistren (female)
- Well Done – Big up, Respect.
- Excellent – Sell off, Tun up, Wicked.
- What's up? – Wah gwaan, Whappen, Whe yu a seh?
What is a famous Jamaican saying?
Jamaican Sayings for Life
Life isn't fair. Things are not always as they seem. Sheltered persons don't know true hardship or troubles. Danger lurks nearby when there is too much merriment and excitement.
0. Noun. An informal title used for greeting among male friends. bali, banna, blood, boss, bossman, bredrin, dred, hoss, iyah, mehson, mista man, my bwai.
Seen! Decades old, this one keeps evolving. Yuh simme, yuh zeet, yuh seet are similar versions all used during a conversation to show that you fully understand what is being said.
Criss: Jamaican expression meaning “Pretty;” “fine;” or “o*kay.” Finnicky: Flighty; jumpy.
I replaces "me", which is much more commonly used in Jamaican English than in the more conventional forms. Me is felt to turn the person into an object whereas I emphasises the subjectivity of an individual.
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Useful phrases in Jamaican.
| Phrase | Jimiekn / Patwah (Jamaican) |
|---|---|
| Sorry | Hush |
| Please | A beg yuh |
| Thank you | Tanks Thenk yuh |
| Reply to thank you |
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The 🔐 (lock with key) emoji is used to indicate internet security or two people who belong together in a relationship.
Who can say wagwan? Many people argue that white people should not use the phrase - but Grime MC Big Narstie believes the problem is culture not colour. He explained to BBC Three: “I've got white friends who say wagwan and they're not being fake by saying wagwan because they'll smash your face in.
What does Leng mean?
| LENG | |
|---|---|
| Definition: | Very, Very Sexy, Attractive or Desirable |
| Type: | Word (Slang) |
| Guessability: | 3: Guessable |
| Typical Users: | Adults and Teenagers |
What does wagwan mean? Wagwan is a way to say What's going on? in Jamaican English, used throughout the Jamaican diaspora (or where Jamaican people live outside of Jamaica), especially in South London.
- I Will Be Right Back – Mi Soon Come.
- To Eat – Nyam.
- Jamaica – Jamrock, Jamdown, Yard.
- Jamaican – Yardie, Yard man.
- Friend – Bredren (male), Sistren (female)
- Well Done – Big up, Respect.
- Excellent – Sell off, Tun up, Wicked.
- What's up? – Wah gwaan, Whappen, Whe yu a seh?
In Rastafarian, you would greet a friend on the street by saying "Bredren, wa gwaan?" The other Rasta may respond with: "Bwai, ya done know seh mi deya gwaan easy." This means: ""I'm here just taking it easy."
Although English is the official language of Jamaica, the majority of the population speak Jamaican Patois.
