dina
The Jamaican word for "dinner" is dina.
The term dina refers to the evening meal.
Meaning: evening meal (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Kingston, locals might use the term dinna to mean dinner.
Did you know?
- In Jamaica, the term 'dinner' is often used to describe the main meal eaten at midday, rather than an evening meal.
- When preparing dina, Jamaicans often use a 'Dutch pot', a heavy cast-iron pot that is essential for the slow-cooking methods typical of the island's cuisine.
- In rural areas, dina may be preceded by a 'tea' time, which is not necessarily a drink of tea but a light snack of bread or crackers.
Examples in context
- Wah unu a eat fi dina?What are you all eating for dinner?
- Mi ready fi dina now.I am ready for dinner now.
- Di dina taste gud.The dinner tastes good.
