Jamaica Lingo

Tag: #IslandWisdom

  • “Yuh Cyaan Siddung Pon Cow Back An’ Call It Horse”

    “Yuh Cyaan Siddung Pon Cow Back An’ Call It Horse”

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    Mak Spence
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    Truth Can’t Be Faked In classic Jamaican fashion, the proverb “Yuh cyaan siddung pon cow back an’ call it horse” delivers its truth with earthy humor and sharp clarity. No matter what you call it, a cow is not a horse, and sitting on it doesn’t change its identity. This saying reminds us that labels…

  • Eye Nuh See. Heart Nuh Leap

    Eye Nuh See. Heart Nuh Leap

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    by

    Mak Spence
    in

    Protecting Your Peace the Jamaican Way The Wisdom Behind the Words There’s a quiet genius in Jamaican proverbs. They don’t just pass down wisdom—they do it with rhythm, humour, and a splash of hard truth. And “Eye nuh see, heart nuh leap” is one of those sayings that hits deep and settles soft. Literally, it…