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Jamaican Patwa for asking directions

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A which way fi go?

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Meaning: Which way should I go?
Pronunciation: ah which way fi go
You may hear: “A which way fi go a town?”
English: Which way should I go to town?
Possible response: Go straight.
Tone: neutral
Visitor guidance: Reviewer should confirm construction and context.

Go straight.

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Meaning: Go straight.
Pronunciation: go straight
You may hear: “Go straight till yuh see di shop.”
English: Go straight until you see the shop.
Tone: neutral
Visitor guidance: Primarily a comprehension phrase.

It far?

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Meaning: Is it far?
Pronunciation: it far
You may hear: “It far from yah suh?”
English: Is it far from here?
Possible response: No, it near.
Tone: neutral
Visitor guidance: Review preferred “here” form.

Mi lost.

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Meaning: I’m lost.
Pronunciation: mee lost
You may hear: “Mi lost—yuh can help mi?”
English: I’m lost—can you help me?
Possible response: Yeah.
Tone: neutral
Visitor guidance: For safety, visitors should communicate clearly and seek trusted help.

Turn lef.

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Meaning: Turn left.
Pronunciation: turn lef
You may hear: “Turn lef at di light.”
English: Turn left at the light.
Tone: neutral
Visitor guidance: Common final-consonant variation; confirm spelling policy.

Turn right.

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Meaning: Turn right.
Pronunciation: turn right
You may hear: “Turn right after di bridge.”
English: Turn right after the bridge.
Tone: neutral
Visitor guidance: Primarily a comprehension phrase.

Weh di bathroom deh?

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Meaning: Where is the bathroom/restroom?
Pronunciation: weh di bath-room deh
You may hear: “Weh di bathroom deh, please?”
English: Where is the bathroom, please?
Possible response: Round deh suh.
Tone: neutral
Visitor guidance: Review preferred visitor wording and spelling.

Weh di beach deh?

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Meaning: Where is the beach?
Pronunciation: weh di beach deh
You may hear: “Weh di beach deh?”
English: Where is the beach?
Possible response: Straight down di road.
Tone: neutral
Visitor guidance: Useful location pattern.

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