Patois and Slang Dictionary

Dining Phrases in Jamaican Patois

Mi thirsty

English Translation I'm thirsty

Mi a vegetarian

English Translation I'm vegetarian

Mi wudda waah dinna

English Translation I would like dinner

Mi nuh nyam pork

English Translation I don't eat pork

Mi wudda waah breakfast

English Translation I would like breakfast

Weh di restaurant deh

English Translation Where is the restaurant?

Mi wudda like sum spring wata

English Translation I would like some bottled water

Mi hungry

English Translation I'm hungry