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How do Rastafarians greet each other?
Practice saying “what’s up”. In Rastafarian, you would greet a friend on the street by saying “Bredren, wa gwaan?” The other Rasta may respond with: “Bwai, ya done know seh mi deya gwaan easy.” This means: “”I’m here just taking it easy.”
What does mi Irie mean?
everything is alright and fine
The Jamaican saying “irie” is often used to mean “everything is alright and fine.” Note that Jamaica has numerous variations when it comes to greeting someone. When someone asks “How are you feeling?” or “How yuh stay?” an appropriate response would be, “Mi irie.”
What is a famous Jamaican saying?
Jamaican Sayings for Life Life isn’t fair. Things are not always as they seem. Sheltered persons don’t know true hardship or troubles. Danger lurks nearby when there is too much merriment and excitement.
How do you say sweetheart in Jamaican?
If you want to know how to say ‘I love you’ and other romantic phrases in Jamaican Patois, then read on….Romantic Phrases in Jamaican Patois.
| I miss you | Mi miss yuh |
|---|---|
| Pretty/good looking | Luk gud |
| You look pretty | Yuh luk gud |
| You look beautiful | Yuh luk beauti |
| Sweetheart | Boonoonoonoos |
What does boo mean in Jamaican?
Boo – This term, derived from the French word ‘Beau’ (meaning beautiful) is also popular. 18. Boobie – Another one with unknown origins but is frequently used. 19. Sugarplum – A unisex name that is often used.
What is Zion in Rastafari?
Zion, which refers. to Africa or Ethiopia, is used to describe more than just the physical or geo. graphical space of Africa. It is a state of freedom from the cultural, political, economic and social dominance of the West known to the Rastafari as Babylon.
What does breeze nuh mean?
PreviousNext. Wise Jamaican Proverbs. WJ seh: “If breeze nuh blow, yuh nuh see fowl back.” Translation: Unless the breeze blows you don’t see the fowl’s back. Meaning: You don’t know what a man really is until trouble comes.
What does nuh mean in Jamaican?
nuh (Adverb) Meaning/Description: not, don’t.
What does “Mi ah guh LEF Tiday” mean?
Translation: “It’s my car.” “Mi ah guh lef tiday.” Translation: “I am leaving today.” “Im too haad eaize.” Translation: “He/She is too stubborn.”
What does Nuh MEK Yuh lef han Kno mean?
Nuh mek yuh lef han kno wha yuh right han a do. Meaning- Keep your own counsel. Not everything you know needs to be told, even to those that are closest to you.
What does Nuh dash Wey Yuh tick mean?
Meaning- Perfect your skills before trying to apply them in public. Nuh dash wey yuh tick before yuh dun crass riva. Meaning- Don’t engage in premature celebration. Wait until a victory is confirmed. Nuh hide yuh tick an Iick a man. Meaning- Be honest and up front in all your interactions with others.