mwaa
The Jamaican word for 'more' is mwaa.
mwaa is used to refer to an additional amount of something.
Did you know?
- Unlike standard English, Patois may use different structures to express 'more' when comparing two things versus asking for an additional amount.
- While mwaa functions as 'more', its pronunciation in rapid speech can sometimes blend into the following word, making it sound like a mere syllable or a breathy connection.
Examples in context
- Can yuh tell mi more 'bout it?Can you share more information about it?
- Mi want fi know more 'bout dat.I want to know more about that.
- Chat more, bredrin!Keep talking and share more, my friend!
- Yuh cyaan chat some more 'bout yuh Jamaican traditions an' custom?Can you say more about your Jamaican traditions and customs?
- Tell mi more 'bout yuh favourite places fi visit inna Jamaica.Tell me more about your favorite places to visit in Jamaica.
Example conversation
Tanesha and Kevon are eating dinner together.
- TaneshaDis food tasty, mi want mwaa.This food is tasty, I want more.
- KevonYuh can take mwaa from di pot.You can take more from the pot.
- TaneshaTanks, Kevon.Thanks, Kevon.
- KevonNo problem, Tanesha.No problem, Tanesha.
