go sleep
The phrase "go to sleep" in Jamaican is go sleep.
The phrase go sleep is used to indicate the act of beginning to rest or enter a state of slumber for the night.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In the rural areas of Jamaica, the phrase Turn inna yuh cot is commonly used.
Did you know?
- In Jamaica, if someone tells you to go sleep, they might not just be suggesting rest, but actually telling you to go away or be quiet.
- In some Jamaican contexts, telling someone to go sleep can be a way of patronising them, implying they are acting childish or irrational.
- In Jamaican culture, the word cot used in Turn inna yuh cot does not necessarily refer to a portable folding bed, but is a common term for any bed.
Examples in context
- Mi a go sleep now.I am going to sleep now.
- Yuh need fi go sleep.You need to go to sleep.
- Di baby a go sleep soon.The baby is going to sleep soon.
Example conversation
Andre and Tanesha are finishing their evening chores.
- AndreTanesha, yuh look tired.Tanesha, you look tired.
- TaneshaYeah, mi really need fi go sleep.Yeah, I really need to go to sleep.
- AndreMi will lock up di house for yuh.I will lock up the house for you.
- TaneshaThanks, Andre.Thanks, Andre.
