• Search
  • Menu



Jamaican Patwah Logo

Learn Jamaican Language & Culture








Definitions of "Tan"


Share

1. Tan (Verb)


English Translation

Stood


Example Sentences

Patois: Im tan inna line fi hours.
English: He stood in line for hours.




posted by anonymous on March 4, 2023


2. Tan (Verb)


English Translation

Stand


Example Sentences

Patois: Tan firm inna life
English: Stand firm in life




posted by anonymous on March 1, 2023



3. Tan


English Translation

Stay


Definition

To stay in a particular place


Example Sentences

Patois: Tan deh nuh move
English: Stay there and don't move




posted by Nzemalossi on May 1, 2016


4. Tan (Verb)


Definition

Means any of the following : stand, stay or wait


Example Sentences

(patois) Tan right deh suh, mi sue cum back
(english) Stay right there, I will be back soon




posted by anonymous on April 25, 2013