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Jamaican Patois · Verbs and actions

Galang

Go along, go on, go away

Say itga-LANG

Also written
Go along

What “Galang” means

Galang comes from "go along". It is an instruction to move on, carry on, or go away. "Galang bout yuh business" means go about your business.

Examples

Galang bout yuh business!

Go about your business!

Galang, mi wi catch up wid yuh.

Go on ahead, I'll catch up with you.

How to use it

Everyday. It can be friendly (go on ahead) or a firm dismissal. A little more old-fashioned and rural-sounding than gwaan.