Master H’s song nawanadem has been trending this past week and has become a sensation with the patwa street lingo trending online. The song has now reached over 100 000 views.
Na Wanadem is a Jamaican patois word which means “Don’t want them”, here are some of the Jamaican words you might need to know:
Ya Mon” is a Jamaican word that’s particularly important to the locals and is often used when talking to anyone, whether it’s a child or adult. The English translation for the Jamaican saying “ya mon” is “no problem” or “okay.” When someone offers you a rum runner, for example, you might want to say: “Ya mon!”
Weh yuh de pon ,The phrase means “What are you up to?”, and it’s what you might want to say if you meet a local relaxing in the same all-inclusive resort as you.
Wah Gwaan’ ,This is probably the most well known Jamaican greeting and was even used by US President Barack Obama during his inaugural visit to Jamaica. Wah Gwaan is a casual greeting to enquire how somebody is or what’s up.
