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Articles by Jamila Barnett (9 posts)

Jamila Barnett, a Jamaican writer and educator, celebrates her homeland's linguistic heritage through her book, Jamaican Word Quest: Word Search Puzzles, introducing 200+ Jamaican Patois words playfully. Her work preserves and promotes this unique language, ensuring its vitality for future generations.



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15 Popular Jamaican Nicknames: From 'Browning' to 'Beenie'

Nicknames are an important part of Jamaican culture, with each one holding a special meaning. They help us connect with each other and celebrate diffe...

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Mi deh yah: Jamaican Words Explained

In this article, we're going to explore a simple yet incredibly meaningful phrase: "Mi deh yah."

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5 Ways To Say "I Love You" In Jamaican Patois

Jamaican Patois is a language with a rhythm and charm all its own, deeply rooted in the amazing culture of Jamaica. While many associate it with the i...

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Learn to Count from 1-10 in Jamaican Patois for Beginners

Even though numbers are a universal language, they can be pronounced differently in different cultures.In this article we’re going to unravel the be...

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6 Ways to Greet and Respond like a Jamaican

If you have ever been to Jamaica or simply enjoyed its reggae beats from afar, you know that there is something special about the way Jamaicans greet ...

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5 Ways to Say "Please" and "Thank You" in Jamaican Patois

So, you ever find yourself chilling in Jamaica, wanting to be all polite and stuff, and you're like, "How do I say 'please' and 'thank you' in Jamaica...

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