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No, by someone speaking Patois (patwah).doesn't make them Jamaican. That's like saying if you learn Spanish that makes you Cuban or Mexican.
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What does jamiaia speak?
Jamaica's official language is English, but Jamaican Patois, a local dialect with African, Spanish, and English influences, is widely spoken among the populace. Some Jamaicans also speak other languages such as Spanish and languages from their African or East Indian heritage.
How can you say i love you in jamaican patois?
Lool , Well There actually isnt a ' SPECIAL ' way to say it cause' like ...Jamaican's do speak some english ...They basically just have an accent to it! So Like They say 'I LOVE YOU ' But they just have a special Jamaican accent to it , && some people/parts of jamaica kinda speak differrent so......... IGuess It's Mostly Based On Accents . '!!
What is the meaning of the Jamaican English phrase 'Ya mon'?
"Yes, man!" is an English equivalent of the Jamaican phrase Ya mon!Specifically, the adverbs "yes" and ya have the same affirmative meaning in English and Jamaican English. The noun "man" and mon also mean the same. The difference really relates to the lilting pronunciation characteristic of Jamaican English.
What does 2 1 mean in jamaican language?
Jamaica is an English speaking country. You would say the same thing whether you are speaking standard English or Jamaican Patois, which is a dialect of English, and not a separate language.
What is Jamaican pidgin?
There is no such thing as "Jamaican pidgin". In Jamaica, English and Patwa are spoken. Patwa or Patois is similar to an English pidgin. However, by definition, a pidgin is a language that originates due to a necessity for work-related communication between people who speak different languages, such as on a plantation with an overseer who speaks French and slaves who speak English. Pidgins are usually used for business only and are not native languages. Jamaican Patois is used in everyday life, though it was derived from a mixture of West African languages (like Yoruba and Igbo) and European languages (primarily English), so it is more like a Creole. It is the language that you probably mean by "Jamaican pidgin". Patwa is the language that Jamaicans speak within their everyday lives, and there have been poems in it as well. However, they also speak English and thus it is incorrect to simply refer to it as "broken English" or a "dialect of English".
What does ire mean in Jamaican?
Its all good!
What does the color yellow on the jamaican flag mean?
the sun
What Jamaican maroon mean?
the first free slave
What does 'labb partner' mean in jamaican?
It means what the truck
What does Kotch mean in jamaican slang?
it means vigna
What does the red mean on the jamaican flag?
LOL, The Jamaican flag doesn't have the color of red on the flag It has black,green and gold.However, the rastafarians have red in their flag.
What does bumbaclad mean?
"Bumbaclad" is a Jamaican swear word that is often used as an expletive to express anger or frustration. It is considered to be highly offensive and disrespectful in Jamaican culture.
