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Patois is any language that is considered nonstandard. It can refer to pidgin languages, creoles, dialects, and other forms of native or local speech, but not commonly to jargon or slang. An example of English patois is that which is spoken in Jamaica.
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What does haffi mean?
Bombaclaaat!! Me haffi tell you! It means 'gotta' in Jamaican patois. Patois is very context sensitive so it can vary slightly from this translation.
Is nignog a swear word?
Yes it's a Jamaican Patois swear.
What does likamor mean?
It's Jamaican patois, "likkle more" meaning "later on"
What does draw nil mean in patois?
Nodus in Largo (Latin) Nothing in Large
What is another word for tongue?
Lingual means " of the tongue."
How does Jamaicans say thank you in their languages?
English is the language of Jamaica. Patois is just a dialect of English. Thank you is the same in standard English as it is in Patois English.
How do you say thank you in patois?
In Jamaican Patois, you can say "big up yuhself" or "bless up" as a way to say thank you.
How do you say good afternoon in jamaican?
The translation for, "Good morning" in the Jamaican Patois language is: " Gud mawnin."Patois is pronounced Patwa. Patois is English-based, and heavily influenced by the Akan languages from West Africa. Although English is the official language of Jamaica, Patois is the country's cultural language. It is a widely spoken language with attitude, lots of fun to speak.
How do you spell patois?
Patois is spelled Patois. In some dialects it is spelled Patwa.
What is jamaican creole?
It is a combination of African and English
Is Jamaica francophone?
No in Jamaica they do not speak French. They speak English and a dialect called "Jamaican Patois"
Is patois an official language?
There is no such language as Patois. A patois is a type of language. There are many versions of patois in the world, and none of them are official languages.
What are the langues in Jamaica?
English and Patwa/Patois, but it's pretty easy to learn it's almost like English just a little different
What is a sentence using the word patois?
He spoke in a lively patois that combined elements of French and Spanish.
How do you say you are welcome in Jamaican patois?
Well, I could not find the word, "welcome." However, click on the related links section (Wikipedia) indicated below. Here you can learn everything about pronunciation, and grammar concerning the Jamaican language.
In jamaican what are thing they say did that is not in English?
Although English is the official language of Jamaica, most Jamaicans also speak Jamaican Creole or Patois (pronounced Patwah).
How do you say come here in Jamaican?
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.
