What's going on
A popular greeting phrase meaning What's going on? or How are you? used to inquire about someone's well-being or to start a conversation
Patois: Wah gwaan, bredda? How yuh doin'?
English: What's going on, brother? How are you doing?
In this article, I want to talk about one of the most common greetings we use in Jamaica, "Wah gwaan".
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What's going on? / How are you?
Patois: Wah gwaan Popcaan?
English: What's going on Popcaan
What's up
A casual greeting with a meaning similar to how are you?
Patois: Wah gwaaan, beg yuh pass?
English: What's up can I pass?
What's going on
Patois: Wah gwaan wid yuh todeh?
English: What's going on with you today?
All fruits ripe , Blessed , Everyting cook an curry , Likkle more ,
What’s going on
Slang expression for saying “what’s going on” or “what’s up”. Different variation of “Wah gwaan” may be used but they all have the same meaning. These include; wah deh gwaan, whatta gwaan or waguan (pronounced wa-goo-ahn)
Patois: Wah gwaan bredrin, everyting irie?
English: What’s going on brethren, Is everything good?
All fruits ripe , Babylon , Bad like yaz , Bashy ,
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