mek
The English word 'make' is translated into Jamaican as mek.
mek is used to mean to produce. Additionally, the informal phrase mek up is used when you want to express the idea of creating or concocting something.
Meaning: to produce (verb)
Did you know?
- In Jamaican Patois, the word mek is frequently used as a functional substitute for 'let', such as in the phrase mek mi see, which translates to 'let me see'.
- A speaker might say mek a way to describe finding a solution or a loophole, which is a distinct cultural idiom for resourcefulness.
- The phrase mek up is often used to describe someone being untruthful or telling tall tales, rather than just the physical act of concocting something.
Examples in context
- Mek a cuppa tea, please.Please make a cup of tea.
- Mek up a song.Make up a song.
- Mek out a plan.Make out a plan.
- Mek a dress fi di party.Make a dress for the party.
- Yu could meck a reservation fi mi?Could you make a reservation for me?
- Dem mek di food everyday.They make the food every day.
Example conversation
Andre and Latoya are in the kitchen preparing for a party.
- AndreLatoya, we need fi mek more juice.Latoya, we need to make more juice.
- LatoyaMi can mek di juice right now.I can make the juice right now.
- AndreCho, mek sure yuh add enough sugar.Man, make sure you add enough sugar.
- LatoyaNo worry yuhself, mi know di recipe.Don't worry, I know the recipe.
