Definitions of "Iyah"

1. Iyah (Noun)

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Definition

The divine presence or spirit of Jah (God), often invoked as a form of greeting or acknowledgment

Example Sentences

Patois: Blessings, mi bredda! Iyah guide and protect yuh
English: Blessings, my brother! May the divine presence guide and protect you

Related Words

Babylon , Ball head , Blessed , Bobo dread ,

posted by anonymous on August 22, 2023

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Iyaric: The Language of Rastafari

One of the key elements of the Rastafari language is the use of what is called "Iyaric," a form of Jamaican Patois that is considered to be the "holy language" of Rastafarians. Iyaric, also known as Dread Talk, is the Rastafari language created in defiance of English as an imposed colonial language that facilitated the loss of African languages among enslaved Afro-Caribbeans.

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2. Iyah (Pronoun)

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English Translation

You

Definition

Rasta slang for “you”.

Example Sentences

(patois) Yow I-yah
(english) Hey you

Related Words

Babylon , Ball head , Blessed , Bobo dread ,

posted by anonymous on April 25, 2013

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