Patwa Translator

Translate between English and Jamaican Patois (Patwa) with AI-powered accuracy. Features authentic expressions, cultural phrases, and bidirectional translation for Caribbean language learning.

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Common Patwa Phrases

Wah gwaan?

What's going on? / How are you?

Casual greeting

Mi deh ya

I'm here / I'm okay

Response to greeting

Big up yuhself

Respect yourself / Well done

Showing respect

Nuh badda mi

Don't bother me

Leave me alone

Seh wah?

Say what? / What did you say?

Asking for clarification

Mi deh come

I'm coming

On my way

Wah yuh seh?

What do you say?

Asking opinion

Everyting irie

Everything is alright

All is good

Likkle more

See you later

Goodbye

Mi hungry

I'm hungry

Expressing hunger

Weh yuh deh?

Where are you?

Asking location

Mi love yuh

I love you

Expression of love

Translation Examples

Daily Conversation

Patwa: Mi deh go a market fi buy some food.

English: I'm going to the market to buy some food.

Family & Friends

Patwa: Mi madda cook di best rice and peas inna di whole yaad.

English: My mother cooks the best rice and peas in the whole yard.

Cultural Expression

Patwa: Jamaica nice fi true, wi have di best music and food.

English: Jamaica is really nice, we have the best music and food.

Weather & Nature

Patwa: Di sun hot today, mi need some shade fi cool off.

English: The sun is hot today, I need some shade to cool off.

Music & Entertainment

Patwa: Dis tune nice fi dance to, come mek wi move wi body.

English: This song is nice to dance to, come let us move our bodies.

How to Use Patwa Translator

How to Use

Select your source language (English or Patwa) and target language
Type or paste text in the source text area
Click 'Translate' to get AI-powered translation
Copy the translated text or click on example phrases to try them
Use the swap button to quickly reverse translation direction

Translation Tips

Click on common phrases or examples to quickly translate them
Patwa has unique grammar patterns and vocabulary influenced by African, English, and Spanish languages
Cultural context is important - many phrases have deeper meanings in Jamaican culture
For best results, use complete sentences and consider the informal nature of Patwa

Common Use Cases

Cultural Preservation

Help preserve and share Jamaican Patois language and Caribbean culture with global communities and younger generations.

Language Learning

Learn authentic Jamaican expressions and phrases for cultural understanding or academic study of Caribbean languages.

Music & Entertainment

Understand reggae, dancehall, and other Caribbean music lyrics, or translate content for cultural appreciation.

Family Communication

Bridge language gaps in families with mixed Patwa and English speakers across different generations and locations.