Gud aftanun
Gud aftanun is the Jamaican way to say good afternoon.
This phrase is used as a greeting during the afternoon.
Meaning: greeting said in the afternoon (phrase)
Did you know?
- Jamaican Patois is a creole language, meaning it blends English vocabulary with the syntax and sounds of West African languages.
- In many parts of Jamaica, greetings are not just about the time of day but about acknowledging the person's presence. Failing to offer a greeting like 'Gud aftanun' when entering a small shop can be seen as quite rude.
- A response to Gud aftanun might be a simple Yeah, man, which functions as an acknowledgment of the greeting rather than a confirmation of the time.
Examples in context
- Gud aftanun, how yuh a deal?Good afternoon, how are you doing?
- Gud aftanun fi di whole crowd.Good afternoon to the whole crowd.
- Mi jus wah seh gud aftanun.I just want to say good afternoon.
Example conversation
Tanesha and Andre pass each other on a sunny street.
- TaneshaGud aftanun, Andre!Good afternoon, Andre!
- AndreGud aftanun, Tanesha. How tings deh?Good afternoon, Tanesha. How are things?
- TaneshaEverything up, man. Yuh know.Everything is good. You know.
- AndreRespect. Mi a go deh.Respect. I have to go.
