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How to say it in Jamaican Patois
Hello, goodbye, thank you, I love you and phrases for travellers, with the replies people will give you and when to use each one.
How to say goodbye in Jamaican Patois
The warmest Jamaican goodbye is Walk good ('travel safely, take care').
How to say hello in Jamaican Patois
The most common casual hello is Wah gwaan?
How to say I love you in Jamaican Patois
'I love you' in Jamaican Patois is Mi love yuh.
How to say thank you in Jamaican Patois
Plain 'thanks' (often sounding like 'tanks') is what most Jamaicans say.
Jamaican curse words explained
The strongest Jamaican swear words are the 'klaat' family: bumboklaat, raasklaat and bloodklaat.
Jamaican phrases for travelers
As a visitor, you don't need to speak Patois.
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