rest in peace
The phrase rest in peace is used in Jamaican to express a blessing or a hope.
Meaning: blessing or expression of hope (verb)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Kingston, the phrase is commonly expressed as R.I.P., mi bredren/sistren.
Did you know?
- Jamaican funerals often involve Nine Night wakes, where phrases of peace and blessing are repeated over nine evenings to ensure the soul's transition.
- The word sistren in R.I.P., mi sistren is a feminine counterpart to bredren, adapting the archaic English 'brethren' to create a gender-specific term for spiritual sisterhood.
- The term bredren used in R.I.P., mi bredren is a Rastafarian adaptation of 'brother' that emphasizes a spiritual and communal bond rather than just a familial or friendly one.
Examples in context
- Mi hope dem res' in peace.I hope they rest in peace.
- May him rest in peace.May he rest in peace.
- Dem a rest in peace now.They are resting in peace now.
Example conversation
Kevon and Tanesha are talking about a late relative at a funeral.
- KevonTanesha, mi know yuh feel sad.Tanesha, I know you feel sad.
- TaneshaYeah, mi miss him bad.Yeah, I miss him badly.
- KevonJust know seh him rest in peace.Just know that he rests in peace.
- TaneshaAmen, mi appreciate dat, Kevon.Amen, I appreciate that, Kevon.
