Phrasebook

Greetings & goodbyes

The phrases you'll hear first and use most — how to greet someone, answer back, and part well.

  1. Wah gwaan?

    What's going on? / What's up?

    wah-GWAAN

  2. Mi deh yah.

    I'm here. / I'm alright.

    mee-DEH-yah

  3. Everyting irie.

    Everything is fine.

    EV-ry-ting eye-REE

  4. Weh yuh deh?

    Where are you?

    weh yuh DEH

  5. Long time mi nuh see yuh.

    I haven't seen you in a long time.

    lang-TIME mi nuh SEE yuh

  6. Walk good.

    Take care. / Travel safely.

    waak-GUD

  7. Likkle more.

    See you later.

    LIK-kl MORE

  8. Respect, mi bredren.

    Respect, my friend.

    ri-SPEK mi BRED-rin