Latest Additions on Jamaican Patwah

Home manager

The woman who manages the household

Patois: Di yard queen a keep tings in order.
English: The home manager is keeping things in order.

Sage

A person known for their wisdom and insight

Patois: Di wise one always have di right words.
English: The sage always has the right words.

Powerful person

Someone with a powerful presence or influence

Patois: When di thunda talk, everybody listen.
English: When the powerful person talks, everybody listens.

Influential woman

A woman who commands respect on the streets

Patois: Di street queen a look out fi di community.
English: The influential woman is looking out for the community.

Independent thinker

Someone who thinks for themselves and resists conformity

Patois: Di soul rebel a fight fi freedom.
English: The independent thinker is fighting for freedom.

Young Rastafarian

A young person who follows the Rastafarian religion

Patois: Di rasta youth a learn di ways.
English: The young Rastafarian is learning the ways.

Fast person

Someone known for their speed or quickness

Patois: Di lightning bwoy win di race again.
English: The fast person won the race again.

Naturalist

A person who lives a natural and healthy lifestyle

Patois: Di ital soul a plant up some herbs.
English: The naturalist is planting some herbs.

Local hero

Someone who is admired in their local community

Patois: Di ghetto star a help out di yout dem.
English: The local hero is helping out the youths.

Home leader

The person who is in charge at home

Patois: Di yard boss a cook dinner.
English: The home leader is cooking dinner.

Callaloo

A leafy green vegetable often used in soups and stews

Patois: Kallaloo strong like iron.
English: Callaloo is as strong as iron.

Wise person

Someone who is known for their wisdom

Patois: Di wise head always give good advice.
English: The wise person always gives good advice.