brekfus
The Jamaican word for breakfast is brekfus.
brekfus is a noun used to refer to the first meal of the day.
Meaning: first meal of the day (noun)
Did you know?
- In Jamaica, a typical brekfus often includes ackee and saltfish, which are so iconic they are designated as the national dish.
- A common brekfus beverage is coco tea, made from cocoa balls that are boiled with spices and milk.
- While brekfus refers to the meal, the word bammy refers to a traditional cassava flatbread often eaten during this time.
Examples in context
- Mi waah some food fi mi nyam morningI want some food to eat for my breakfast
- Mi deh yah fi nyam up di breakfastI am here to have breakfast
- Mi hungry fi some brekfus.I am hungry for some breakfast.
- Weh yuh want fi brekfus?What do you want for breakfast?
- Brekfus a de most important meal.Breakfast is the most important meal.
Example conversation
A kitchen in the morning.
- ShaniceAndre, yuh ready fi brekfus?Andre, are you ready for breakfast?
- AndreYeah, mi hungry fi some food.Yes, I am hungry for some food.
- ShaniceMi cook some ackee and saltfish.I cooked some ackee and saltfish.
- AndreDat sound good, Shanice, tanks!That sounds good, Shanice, thanks!
