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 phrasesEnglish
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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