Jamaican

In Jamaican, “how are you?” is said as how yuh stay? This phrase is a common greeting used to ask someone about their current well-being or state.

The English phrase ‘bro’ can be translated into Jamaican as bredda. bredda is used to refer to a male comrade, a friend or someone who shares one’s ideals.

The English phrase “talk to you later” is expressed in Jamaican as wi likkle more.

big up is the Jamaican phrase for “good job”.

The Jamaican word for sweetheart is sweetie. This term refers to a person who is very much liked or loved by someone.

The English phrase “see you soon” is translated into Jamaican as Si yuh soon. Si yuh soon is used as a way to say goodbye.

The English phrase love is translated into Jamaican as luv. luv is a noun meaning strong affection.

one love is the Jamaican phrase for “one love”. one love is used as a greeting when meeting someone or as a parting salutation when leaving.

likkle more is the Jamaican way to say “see you later”. likkle more is used as a way to say goodbye.

The Jamaican word for king is king. The term refers to a male member of a royal family who serves as the supreme ruler of a nation.