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Jamaican Greetings

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Greetings & Responses English Translation or Equivalent

Mi deh yah I'm here just taking it easy

Wah Gwaan What’s up

Weh yuh deh pon What are you up to?

Blessed Everything is cool

Weh yuh ah seh How are you doing?

Weh yuh ah deal wid What are you up to?

Mi a gwaan easy I'm taking it easy

Likkle More See you later

Hail up Hi or Hello

Gud Mawnin Good Morning

How yuh stay How are you?

How yuh duh How are you doing?

Yuh gud Are you good?

Mi aright I’m ok

Gud day Good day


Jamaican Greetings Explained
1. Mi Deh Yah
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Translation
I’m Here
Definition
Used as a greeting response, it means; "I’m ok" and may be used in response to greetings
such as “How are you?"
Example Sentences
Patois: John: "How yuh stay?" Brian: "Mi deh yah"
English: John: "How are you?"Brian:";I''m okay"

2. Wah Gwaan
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Translation
What’s up/ What’s Going on?
Definition
A casual greeting with a meaning similar to how are you?
Example Sentences
Patois: Wah gwaaan, yuh deh cum todeh?
English: What''s up, are you coming today?

3. Weh Yuh Deh Pon


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Translation
What are you up to?
Definition
Expression used to greet a friend. It means 'what are you up to' or 'what are you going to
do'
Example Sentences
Patois: Chargie, weh yuh deh pon?
English: Homie, what are you up to?

4. Blessed
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Translation
Everything is cool
Definition
Rastafarian slang for saying everything is going well
Example Sentences
Patois: 'Mi bredda, how u do?' Everything blessed
English: 'My brother, how are you doing?' Everything is cool

5. Weh Yuh Ah Seh


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Translation
How are you doing?
Definition
When used as a greeting this expression means 'How are you doing?'. The literal
translation though is 'What are you saying'. The shorter version of 'weh yuh ah seh' is
'weh yaw seh'.
Example Sentences
Patois: Weh yuh a seh? Mi deh try call yuh since mondeh
English: How are you doing? I've been trying to call you since Monday?

6. Weh Yuh Ah Deal Wid


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Translation
What are you up to?
Definition
As a greeting, this expressions means what are you doing. The literal translation is 'What
are you dealing with'
Example Sentences
Patois: Weh yuh ah deal wid tonight
English: What are you up to tonight?

7. Mi A Gwaan Easy
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Translation
I'm taking it easy
Definition
Not to worry or stress; to relax and keep everything under control. This response is
normally given when someone asks how you are doing
Example Sentences
Patois: Man1: 'How yuh stay?' Man2: 'Mi a gwaan easy '
English: Man1: 'How are you?' Man2: 'I'm taking it easy '

8. Likkle More
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Translation
later
Definition
See you later, or goodbye
Example Sentences
Patois: Mi wi si yuh likkle more
English: I''ll see you later

9. Hail Up
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Translation
Hi or Hello
Definition
To say hi or hello to someone
Example Sentences
Patois: Wah mek yuh neva hail up Robert wen yuh pass him?
English: Why didn't you say hi to Robert when you passed him?

10. Gud Mawnin


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Translation
Good Morning
Example Sentences
Patois: Gud Mawning, mi neva si yuh last nite, weh yuh did deh?
English: Good morning, I didn't see you last night, where were you?

11. How Yuh Stay


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Translation
How are you?
Definition
As a greeting, this expression means 'How are you' however the literal translation is
'What's your status'.
Example Sentences
Patois: How yuh stay? Mi haven seen yuh in a while
English: How are you? I haven't seen you in a while

12. How Yuh Duh


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Translation
How are you doing
Definition
This form of greeting is normally used by older people (50+ years old).
Example Sentences
Patois: How yuh duh? a lang time mi nuh si yuh
English: How are you doing? It's been a long time since I last saw you

13. Yuh Gud


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Translation
Are you good?
Definition
Greeting expression which means 'are you good?' or 'are you ok?’
Example Sentences
Patois: Yuh Gud? Mi deh call yuh fram chewsday
English: Are you ok? I've been calling you from Tuesday

14. Mi Aright
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Translation
I’m ok
Definition
Response given when someone ask how you are doing.
Example Sentences
Patois: Man1: 'How yuh stay?' Man2: 'Mi aright'
English: Man1: 'How are you?' Man2: 'I'm ok'

15. Gud Day


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Translation
Good day
Example Sentences
Patois: Gud day yuh cyaah duh sumn fimi inna eh mawning yah?
English: Good day, can you do something for me this morning?
Additional Resources

Jamaican Patwah Translator

The Jamaican translator app is a great tool for communicating with native speakers. It is
easy to use and efficient, making it a valuable resource for anyone who wants to learn or
speak Jamaican patois.

www.jamaicanpatwah.com/translator

Jamaican Patois Dictionary

The Jamaican Patois Dictionary is a must-have for patois learners. It is regularly updated
with the latest vocabulary, making it a valuable resource for mastering this vibrant
language.

www.jamaicanpatwah.com/dictionary

Patwah Academy

Patwah Academy is a great resource for learning Jamaican patois. It offers free courses
with experienced instructors and engaging lesson plans.

www.jamaicanpatwah.com/academy
Books We Offer
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