From a class project to a cultural connection

A love for language.
A love for Jamaica.

Jamaican Translator began as a class project with a simple idea: help more people understand and enjoy Jamaican Creole.

A likkle closer to the conversation

Whether you’re reconnecting with your roots, getting ready to visit, or trying to understand a phrase you just heard, you’re welcome here.

Our translator uses a dictionary of words and expressions alongside language rules. It’s a starting point for learning: context, tone, and the way people speak can change a phrase’s meaning.

Keep learning. Keep listening.

Translate a phrase, put your knowledge to the test in our quiz, or head to Learn Patwa for guided practice. The best conversations begin with curiosity.