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.

Feelings & reactions

14 phrases
English
Jamaican Patois
I am happy
Patois Mi irie
Do not be angry
Patois Nuh get bex
I am tired
Patois Mi tired
That is amazing
Patois Bwoy, dat tuff
I do not believe it
Patois Mi nuh believe it
I am sorry
Patois Mi sorry
Relax
Patois Easy nuh man
Well done
Patois Big up yuself
I miss you
Patois Mi miss yu
Don't worry, it will be fine
Patois Nuh worry, it wi aright
I am not joking
Patois Mi nuh a joke
What is wrong with you?
Patois Wah do yu?
Are you crazy?
Patois Yu mad?
It is none of my business
Patois A nuh mi business

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