Language/Jamaican-creole-english/Vocabulary/Drinks
Hi Jamaican Creole English learners! 😊
In this lesson, we'll focus on Jamaican Creole English vocabulary related to drinks. Learning these words will be useful when you visit Jamaica and want to order your favourite drinks in Jamaican bars and restaurants.
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Beverages[edit | edit source]
Jamaica is famous for its tasty and refreshing beverages. Here are some Jamaican Creole English words for popular Jamaican drinks:
| Jamaican Creole English | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Sorrel | Saa-ruhl | Hibiscus tea |
| Ginger beer | Jin-jaa biya | Soda made from ginger root |
| Carrot juice | Kyaa-raat juus | Juice made from carrots |
| Peanut punch | Piinut pawnch | Shake made from peanuts |
| Irish moss | Ai-riish maas | Drink made from seaweed |
| Mauby | Maa-bii | Bark of a tree used to make a sweet drink |
Dialogue[edit | edit source]
- Person 1: Mek mi get ah carrot juice. (Let me get a carrot juice.)
- Person 2: A suh yuh want it? A blend up or a likkle bit a milk? (Is that how you want it? Blended or with a little bit of milk?)
Alcoholic beverages[edit | edit source]
Jamaican Creole English has a variety of words for alcoholic beverages. Here are some of the most common ones:
| Jamaican Creole English | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Red Stripe | Red Straiip | A popular Jamaican beer |
| Rum | Rum | A beverage distilled from sugarcane |
| Wray and Nephew | Wray and Nip-yu | A popular Jamaican rum |
| Guiness punch | Ginis pawnch | Shake made with Guiness and other ingredients |
| White rum | Wait rum | A clear and un-aged rum |
Dialogue[edit | edit source]
- Person 1: Mek mi get a Red Stripe. (Let me get a Red Stripe.)
- Person 2: Big up yuhself. (Cool.)
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
These are some of the most common Jamaican Creole English words for beverages. If you want to improve your Jamaican Creole English vocabulary, check out the Find native speakers and ask them any questions. You can also explore more vocabulary in our Vocabulary section. Don't forget to try these drinks when you're in Jamaica! 🍹🇯🇲
Sources[edit | edit source]
- Jamaica
- Hibiscus tea
- Ginger beer
- Carrot juice
- Peanut punch
- Irish moss
- Mauby
- Red Stripe
- Rum
- Wray and Nephew
- Guinness punch
- White rum
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