tings
The English phrase "stuff" is translated into Jamaican as tings.
tings is used to refer to miscellaneous items or things.
Meaning: miscellaneous items, things (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Kingston, Mi a go means "I'm going to".
Did you know?
- Adding the word some before tings can change the meaning from 'stuff' to a vague reference for illicit or secret activities.
- In Jamaican culture, the phrase small tings can be used as a euphemism to refer to minor disagreements or 'drama' between people rather than physical objects.
- The word tings is frequently used in Jamaican dancehall culture to refer to 'events' or 'happenings' rather than physical objects.
Examples in context
- Mi deh a fi collect mi tings.I am here to collect my stuff.
- Di box full a di tings mi tell yuh bout.The box is full of the stuff I told you about.
- Yuh see di tings deh pon di table?Do you see those stuff/things on the table?
Example conversation
Tanesha and Andre are cleaning out a shared storage space.
- TaneshaAndre, yuh see di tings dem pon di shelf?Andre, do you see the stuff on the shelf?
- AndreYeah, mi a go move di tings later.Yeah, I am going to move the stuff later.
- TaneshaYuh haffi move dem soon.You have to move them soon.
- AndreMi know, mi a sort out mi tings now.I know, I am sorting out my stuff now.
