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Greetings in Jamaican Patois
Hellos, goodbyes and the replies that go with them.
- Big upRespect / shout-out“Di boss big up mi work”: The boss praised my work.
- Bless upBlessings / hello / take care“Bless up.”: Blessings to you.
- BlessingsBest wishes / hello / goodbye“Blessings, mi fren”: Best wishes, my friend.
- EveninGood evening / evening“Evenin, Aunty! Yuh good?”: Good evening, Aunty! Are you well?
- Inna di morrowsSee you tomorrow“Mi gone, inna di morrows!”: I'm off, see you tomorrow!
- Likkle moreSee you later“Likkle more!”: See you later!
- MawninGood morning / morning“Mawnin, mawnin! Yuh reach early — good sign.”: Morning, morning! You arrived early — good sign.
- Mi deh yahI'm here / I'm doing okay“Mi deh yah.”: I'm doing okay.
- Mi goneI'm leaving / I'm off“Mi gone.”: I'm leaving now.
- More timeSee you later“Aright, more time!”: Alright, see you later!
- One loveUnity, love and respect“One love”: Peace / Goodbye
- RespectRespect / hello / thanks“Respect, boss! Monday mawnin mi deh yah bright an early.”: Respect, boss! Monday morning I'll be here bright and early.
- Soon comeI'll be back / arriving shortly“Mi soon come”: I'll be there shortly.
- Wah gwaanWhat's going on? / Hello“Wah gwaan, mi bredda?”: What's up, my brother?
- Wah yuh a sehWhat are you saying? / What's up?“Wah yuh a seh?”: What are you saying?
- Walk goodGoodbye, travel safely“Walk good, mi fren”: Safe travels, my friend.
- Wha appenWhat's up? / What happened?“Wha appen, cousin? Yuh good?”: What's up, cousin? Are you good?
- Ya monYes / for sure“"Yuh coming tonight?" "Ya mon!"”: "Are you coming tonight?" "For sure!"
- Yes IHello / yes / I hear you“Yes I! Wah gwaan, bredrin?”: Hey! What's up, my friend?