kyaa
The Jamaican word for car is kyaa.
kyaa is used to refer to an automobile or a vehicle that is steered by a driver.
Meaning: automobile, a vehicle steered by a driver (noun)
Did you know?
- In many parts of Jamaica, if you are driving a kyaa through a busy intersection, you might refer to the traffic lights as 'robot' instead of 'traffic light'.
- If you are traveling in a shared vehicle rather than your own 'kyaa', you are likely riding in a 'robot' or a 'route taxi'.
- If you are looking for a car to buy, you might not look for a 'car dealership' but rather a 'car yard' in Jamaica.
Examples in context
- Di kyaa look brand new.The car looks brand new.
- Mi need a big kyaa.I need a big car.
- De kyaa deh down de road.The car is down the road.
Example conversation
Andre and Shanti are talking about transportation.
- AndreShanti, yuh have a kyaa?Shanti, do you have a car?
- ShantiNo, mi don't have one.No, I don't have one.
- AndreMi can drive yuh inna mi kyaa.I can drive you in my car.
- ShantiDat would be great, Andre.That would be great, Andre.
