Trending Words on Jamaican Patwah

We

"I and I" is the representation of One Love, which means that because we (I and I) are the same, we should love one another like we love our own self.

Patois: I and I plant the corn
English: We plant the corn

You already know

Slang expression used to emphasize the validity of a fact. Used somewhat like " Of course", its translation would be "you already know" or "you know it!"

Patois: Yuh dun know seh wi ago deh deh tonite!
English: You already know that we will be there tonight!

Damn!

Use to express mild surprise or irritation.

(patois) Rhaatid! A weh dat cum from?
(english) Damn! Where did that come from?

What's going on

A popular greeting phrase meaning What's going on? or How are you? used to inquire about someone's well-being or to start a conversation

Patois: Wah gwaan, bredda? How yuh doin'?
English: What's going on, brother? How are you doing?

Respect

Patois: Yuh must show mi respeck
English: You must show me respect