Something
Used when referring to an object non-specifically
Patois: Gi mi di sinting deh pon di table.
English: Give me that something on the table.
If you've ever chatted with Jamaicans, you might have come across the term "bun." It's a word with a lot of layers, and depending on the context, it can mean very different things. Let's explore the various meanings of "bun" in Jamaican Patois and see how this versatile term is used in everyday life.
Read more »something
Means something
Patois: Mi have sinting fi yuh
English: I have something for you
Something
Patois: Mi need something fram yuh
English: I need something from you
All fruits ripe , Babylon , Bad like yaz , Bashy ,
Something
Term used when you don't want to refer to something by its name, or you don't know what it is called.
Patois: Mi guh need singting fram yuh
English: I'm going to need something from you
Something
(patois) Singting deh unda di table
(english) Something is under the table
Learn Jamaican Patois & Get more of the Jamaican Vibe with our easy to follow video lessons.
Subscribe