50 Jamaican Patois Phrases & How to Use Them Like a Native
wikiHowMaryana Lucia Vestic, MFA, M.Phil.
50 Jamaican Patois Phrases & How to Use Them Like a Native
Plus, learn to pronounce everyday Jamaican slang phrasesJamaicans often use words and phrases based on patois, a creole dialect that combines both English and African influences. Patois has a huge part in Jamaican culture and identity, and...
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Did you know that many of the words we use in Jamaican Patois can be traced back to African languages? True story, our everyday speech still carries echoes of West and Central African cultures. 🎥: @naialovestories on Instagram | Jamaicansdotcom
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Our Jamaican dialect is truly one of a kind! Tell us in the comments some of your favorite patois words or expressions. #JamaicanCreole #VisitJamaica 📍Rio Grande, Portland 🎥:@khoriirhymez | VisitJamaica
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Our Jamaican dialect is truly one of a kind! Tell us in the comments some of your favorite patois words or expressions. #JamaicanCreole #VisitJamaica 📍Rio Grande, Portland 🎥:@khoriirhymez | VisitJamaica
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