Happy Independence Day
To say 'happy independence day' in Jamaican, use Happy Independence Day.
This phrase is used to offer good wishes to others on the anniversary of a country's independence.
Meaning: good wishes at a country's independence day (phrase)
Did you know?
- Although the phrase is standard, some may use the term Emancipation Day nearby in time, which commemorates the end of slavery rather than political independence.
- In Jamaica, celebrations for this day are often referred to as 'Independence Season' rather than a single day, with festivities lasting throughout the entire month of August.
- While the phrase is in English, you may hear it spoken in Jamaican Patois as Happy Independence Day, me link, where 'link' refers to a close friend.
Examples in context
- Me want wish yuh a Happy Independence Day.I want to wish you a Happy Independence Day.
Example conversation
Two friends meet during a street festival.
- ShantiHappy Independence Day, Ricardo!Happy Independence Day, Ricardo!
- RicardoThanks, Shanti! Happy Independence Day to yuh too.Thanks, Shanti! Happy Independence Day to you too.
- ShantiYuh deh a di festival later?Are you going to the festival later?
- RicardoYeah, mi a go deh soon.Yeah, I'm going there soon.
