Chat with JaLingo!
Ask our bot to translate any Jamaican word, phrase, or expression instantly.
Plus weekly slang drops every Friday.
JaLingo is your pocket guide to Jamaican Patois — the easiest way to understand, learn, and speak the language of the island.
Whether you're planning a trip to Jamaica, vibing to dancehall and reggae lyrics, or just curious about the culture, JaLingo translates traditional and modern Jamaican words, expressions, and proverbs into clear, easy-to-understand English. No more guessing what your favourite artist, friend, or tour guide just said — JaLingo's got you.
Now with a built-in Chatbot. Just type in a word, phrase, or expression and chat with JaLingo for an instant translation — no searching required. It's like having a Jamaican friend in your pocket, ready to translate curse words, slang, and everything in between, anytime you need it.
What you'll get:
Instant Chatbot Translations — Ask JaLingo's chatbot to translate any word, phrase, or curse word and get an immediate, conversational answer.
Clear, No-Nonsense Definitions — Words, expressions, phrases, proverbs, and yes, curse words too — explained simply.
Real Usage Examples — See how each word or phrase is actually used, with relatable, synonymous examples.
Featured Slang — Discover trending and classic Jamaican words and expressions, handpicked for you.
Weekly Drops — New phrases, expressions, proverbs, and even cannabis culture references, released every Sunday.
Weekly Videos — Watch short videos that bring each week's phrase or expression to life.
Can't Find a Word? Ask Us. — Submit any word or phrase missing from the dictionary and get a translation back.
Learn the Culture — Dive into the history and background of Jamaican Creole, not just the vocabulary.
Built for visitors, language lovers, students, and anyone who wants to connect more deeply with Jamaican culture — JaLingo makes Patois approachable, fun, and easy to pick up.
Universal App — works beautifully on every iPhone and iPad.
Questions, feedback, or want a translation we don't have? Reach us anytime at quickcloudsetup@gmail.com.
Great but needs structured lessons to enable rote learning which builds comprehension & fluency. I.e. vocabulary & grammar exercises
First opinion. Incredible
Mbluebear8
My opinion could end up changing but so far this app looks incredible underrated for how professionally it is built and how easy it is to use. Very charming app
Developer Response
Thank you Mbluebear8!
Phenomenal app!
KeenzBeanz
This app gets it right where so many others don’t. Very accurate!
Nice app
Will in BA
App downloaded but didn’t open for a couple of days. Now it works fine. Nice little app with good insight into Patois phrases and short videos.
Say hello to the JaLingo Chatbot! Now you can chat directly with JaLingo to get instant translations for Jamaican words, phrases, expressions, and curse words — no more scrolling through entries. Just ask, and JaLingo answers.
Version 4.7
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Information
Seller
Jason Solomon
Size
9.7 MB
Category
Education
Compatibility
Requires iOS 15.6 or later.
iPhone Requires iOS 15.6 or later.
iPad Requires iPadOS 15.6 or later.
iPod touch Requires iOS 15.6 or later.
Mac Requires macOS 12.5 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
