First of all, let me introduce to you what. PATWAH or patois means:is the language
that is used by most Jamaicans in casual
everyday conversations while Standard English is
normally reserved for professional environments.

Sit back and relax while you read nd enjoy these proverbs. Feel free to add yours.

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1. “One, one coco full basket „
English Translation:
One by one cocoa can full a basket
Definition
Do not expect to achieve success
overnight.
2. “Mi cum yah fi drink milk, mi no cum yah
fi count cow „
English Translation:
I came here to drink milk, I didn’t come
to count cows
Definition
This is a reminder that we should
conduct business in a straightforward
manner. It also means that you should
deliver what you promise and not waste
time talking about it.
3. “Every hoe ha them stick a bush „
English Translation:
Every hoe has their thicket of bushes
Definition
Literally this denotes to each his own
but also means that there is someone
for everyone.
4. “Wah sweet nanny goat ago run him belly „
English Translation:
What tastes good to a goat will later
upset his stomach
Definition
This suggests that the things that seem
fine to you now can hurt you later.
5. “Chicken merry, hawk deh near „
English Translation:
Chicken is merry, a hawk is nearby
Definition
This implies that every silver lining has
its dark clouds. Even in the happiest
time one must be watchful.
6. “Fire deh a muss muss tail, him think a
cool breeze „
English Translation:
Fire is at a mouse’s tail, he thinks it’s
cool breeze
Definition
This saying is used to describe
someone (or a system) that is clueless.
It encourages people to stop being
complacent, as you will be unprepared
when disaster strikes.
7. “Mi throw mi corn but me neva call no fowl
„
English Translation:
I threw my corn but I didn’t call any fowl
Definition
In short this means, you are who you
show yourself to be, not who you say
you are.
8. “Sorry fi mawga dawg, mawga dawg tun
roun bite you „
English Translation:
Feel sorry for a hungry dog, then he
turns around and bite you
Definition
Sometimes it is the same ones we've
helped who are the most ungrateful.
9. “Cock mouth kill cock. „
English Translation:
A cock’s mouth causes its death
Definition
This implies that we need to be more
careful of the things we say as our
words can come back to haunt us also
do not act as if you are better than
others.
10. “Wanti wanti cyah get eh, getti getti nuh
want eh „
English Translation:
Those who really want something
cannot get it, those who are always
getting things do not want it
Definition
This suggest that some of us place very
little value on things that are more
important to others who are unable to
get these things. Count your blessings
and do not take what you have for
granted.
11. “Trouble nuh set like rain „
English Translation:
Trouble doesn’t give signs like the rain
Definition
Unlike bad weather we are often not
warned when adversity is near
12. “Time longa dan rope „
English Translation:
Time is longer than a rope
Definition
This encourages one to be patient and
to work hard and wait until you time
comes.
13. “Learn fi creep before yuh walk „
English Translation:
Learn to crawl before you walk
Definition
This suggests that you learn the basics
before you try to do things that are
more complexed. Take things one step
at a time
14. “Every mikkle mek a mukkle „
English Translation:
Every little makes something
Definition
Refers to thriftiness. Every penny saved
is a penny earned.
15. “ See an blind, Hear an def „
English Translation:
See and blind, hear and deaf
Definition
This is similar to the phase "see no evil,
hear no evil". In essence you should pay
attention to your own business and not
try to meddle in another person’s life.
16. “Mi nuh come yah fi hear ass dead an cow
fat „
English Translation:
I didn’t come here to hear that a horse
is dead and a cow is fat
Definition
This is saying that you should get to the
point and stop beating around the bush.
Just say as it is
17. “Mi old but mi no cold „
English Translation:
I am old but I am not cold
Definition
This warns us not to underestimate the
value of the elderly
18. “Duppy know who fi frighten „
English Translation:
A ghost knows whom to frighten
Definition
Basically bullies know to pick on those
who are least able to defend
themselves
19. “Si mi an cum live with mi a two different
thing „
English Translation:
To see me and come live with me are
two different things
Definition
This is a warning for persons to be
mindful of the choices that they make
as sometimes appearance can be
deceiving. This is similar to saying don’t
judge a book by its cover.
20. “Wen coco ripe it muss buss „
English Translation:
When a cocoa is ripe it will burst
Definition
Action speaks louder than words

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Gwan

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