Welcome
The Jamaican way to say welcome is Welcome.
The term is used as a greeting when someone arrives.
Meaning: greeting given upon someone's arrival (intj)
Which one should you use?
Welcome is a direct translation from English, while Yuh deh yah! translates to "You are here!" and is used to express joy upon seeing someone.
Did you know?
- While Welcome is the standard term, a person might be greeted with Walk good, which is a way of welcoming someone's safe return while simultaneously wishing them a safe departure.
- It is common to welcome a complete stranger using the terms Sister or Brother to immediately create a familial bond.
- A silent welcome can be expressed through the 'nod' or a specific tilt of the head. In many social contexts, a slight upward movement of the chin serves as a non-verbal 'welcome' or acknowledgment of one's presence.
Examples in context
- Welcome to mi yard.Welcome to my yard.
- Welcome, come inna di house.Welcome, come into the house.
