How to say “Thank you” in Jamaican Patois
The most common way to say “thank you” in Jamaican Patois. Tap to copy or hear it pronounced.
Tank yuh
Frequently asked
How do you say "Thank you" in Jamaican Patois?
"Thank you" in Jamaican Patois is "Tank yuh". This is the most common everyday rendering; depending on context, formal/informal or dialectal variants may apply.
How is "Tank yuh" written in Jamaican Patois?
"Tank yuh" is the standard written form in Jamaican Patois, rendered left-to-right.
How do you pronounce "Tank yuh" in Jamaican Patois?
Tap the speaker icon on this page to hear "Tank yuh" pronounced by a native-style synthetic voice. For practice, repeat the phrase out loud immediately after listening — the rhythm and stress are usually what trips learners up, not the individual sounds.
What does "Tank yuh" mean in English?
"Tank yuh" is the Jamaican Patois way of saying "Thank you" in English. It's used in everyday conversation in roughly the same situations as the English original.
Are there formal or informal ways to say "Thank you" in Jamaican Patois?
Many languages — including Jamaican Patois — distinguish formal and informal registers, and may also vary by speaker gender, plurality, or regional dialect. "Tank yuh" is the most broadly understood form; for register-specific variants, use the full translator above with your exact sentence.
Where is Jamaican Patois spoken?
Jamaican Patois is spoken by an estimated 3 million people worldwide. Use the language page to translate full text and explore where the language is used.
Is there a free Jamaican Patois dictionary?
Yes — Polytranslator provides a free Jamaican Patois dictionary with word-by-word translations and example usage. Click the dictionary link on this page to look up individual words from "Tank yuh" or any other Jamaican Patois text.