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🤗 Jamaican Creole English Greetings for Everyday Life
Hi Jamaican Creole English learners! 😃
Do you want to learn how to say “Hello” in Jamaican Creole English?
Greetings are an important part of any language because they allow you to connect and communicate with others.
If you’re planning a trip to the country or are trying to learn Jamaican Creole English, keep reading to discover some of the most important greetings.
Let’s get started! 🤗
Greetings[edit | edit source]
| English | Jamaican Creole English |
|---|---|
| how are you?, "what's happening?" | Whaapm? |
| how are you?, "what's going on?" | Wha a gwaan? |
| reply to Whaa gwaan | Nuttin nah gwaan |
| how are you? | Yu gud? |
| how are you? | Evriting aarait? |
| reply to Yu gud and Evriting aarait | Mi de ya |
| greeting used when you haven't seen a person for a while | Ah yuh dat |
| morning greeting | Maanin |
| morning greeting | Gud maanin |
| evening greeting | Evnin |
| evening greeting | Gud evnin |
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