How to Say “Brother” in Jamaican Slang
In Jamaican Patois “brother” is Bredda. A close friend may also be called bredrin, and both words can mean a real brother or just a good friend.
In Jamaican Patois “brother” is Bredda. A close friend may also be called bredrin, and both words can mean a real brother or just a good friend.
In Jamaican, “excuse me” is said as excuse mi. The phrase is used as an apology or to say sorry.
gud nait is the Jamaican way to say goodnight. gud nait is a greeting used when leaving someone or going to bed at night.
The Jamaican English term for “daddy” is fada. The term is used to refer to a father in an informal or often childish context.
The English phrase “yeah man” is translated into Jamaican as yeah man.
The English phrase “hello, my name is” is translated into Jamaican as Ello, mi name a. This phrase is used to introduce yourself to another person.
The English word girl is translated into Jamaican as gyal. In Jamaican Patois, gyal is used to refer to a girl or a young woman.