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.

Food & drink

12 phrases

English

Jamaican Patois

I am hungry

Patois Mi hungry

What are you eating?

Patois Wah yu a nyam?

This food is delicious

Patois Dis food well tasty

I do not eat meat

Patois Mi nuh nyam meat

Not too much pepper

Patois Nuh put too much pepper

Please bring water

Patois Bring some wata, pliiz

I am full

Patois Mi full

Let us eat

Patois Mek wi nyam

I am thirsty

Patois Mi thirsty

The food is ready

Patois Di food ready

Come and eat

Patois Come nyam

It is too spicy

Patois It too hot

Want to check one of these against the engine? Translate “I am hungry” →