Phrasebook

Phrases as speakers actually say them, next to the English. These are hand-written, not machine output — useful as a check on the translator, and as a way to see where the two creoles converge and where they part company.

Greetings & small talk

15 phrases
English
Jamaican Patois
Hello, how are you?
Patois Wah gwaan, how yu deh?
Good morning
Patois Gud mawnin
I am fine, thank you
Patois Mi deh yah, tank yu
Long time no see
Patois Long time mi nuh si yu
What is your name?
Patois Wah yu name?
Nice to meet you
Patois Nice fi meet yu
See you later
Patois Likkle more
Take care
Patois Walk gud
What's up?
Patois Wah gwaan?
Good afternoon
Patois Gud aftanoon
Good night
Patois Gud nite
Welcome
Patois Welcome
Where are you from?
Patois Weh yu come from?
How old are you?
Patois Ow ole yu?
See you tomorrow
Patois Si yu tumaro

Want to check one of these against the engine? Translate “Hello, how are you?” →