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Hurry up nuh

Please hurry up

Meaning & context

What does “Hurry up nuh” mean?

“Hurry up nuh” is a useful everyday expression. A natural English equivalent is “Please hurry up”. Learn it as a complete phrase first, then notice how its parts recur elsewhere.

Jamaican is primarily spoken, so spelling and pronunciation can vary. Context, relationship, and tone are important when interpreting everyday expressions.

Example

“Hurry up nuh.”

Please hurry up.

Learning tip

Remember the whole phrase

Connect the expression with a situation rather than memorizing an isolated translation. As you explore more phrases, recurring Jamaican forms become easier to recognize.