How to speak like a Trini | Tutorial?

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  • čas přidán 26. 03. 2019
  • Ever wondered how to speak like a Trini? Ever wanted to what are the rules you can follow to get the sweet-sounding Trinidad accent? In this video I try teaching you just that. The results I am not sure of.
    Hope you enjoy this attempt at teaching you how to speak like a Trini. It was harder to explain than I expected but still maybe there is some information here that might help.
    Hope you all enjoy!
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Komentáře • 266

  • @briana12812
    @briana12812 Před 3 lety +107

    I am just finding out I am part Trinidadian so I’m learning all I can! ♥️🇹🇹

  • @liquidchefrcr4025
    @liquidchefrcr4025 Před 2 měsíci +5

    Watching it from India. I lived in Trinidad for 2 Years. i Iove Trini Accent so baaadd! I miss it!

  • @kareena8854
    @kareena8854 Před 3 lety +22

    Person 1- "Yuh goin in d grocery awa?"
    Person 2- "Yea"/ "Yea, wah yuh wah?"
    Person 1- "Buy some bread"/"Buy some bread fuh meh nah"/"Yuh go buy some bread"/"Buy ah bread fuh meh nah"/"Yuu go buy ah bread" and so on it goes fuh d bread talk
    Btw I'm Trinidadian

  • @romariosuperville8889
    @romariosuperville8889 Před rokem +55

    This video was truly helpful and as a Trini-American it’s meaningful. When I was younger, I never really knew how to speak Trini and I was confused whenever my parents and extended family used it. Sometimes I tried using it with my family, but it just came out as improper English to them. So thank you for teaching me how to use it properly

    • @YohanPartap
      @YohanPartap  Před rokem +3

      Really glad it has some value, hope you can speak ad mix better soon!

    • @RichyFromTrini
      @RichyFromTrini Před rokem +3

      You might be family, I could teach you

    • @MahHairChronicles
      @MahHairChronicles Před rokem +3

      Same story. There are distinct grammar rules and if you don't know them, you get that "stank look" from whoever you talkin' to.😂😂

  • @danimalgame8225
    @danimalgame8225 Před 4 měsíci +4

    My wife is from Trinidad, and I'd love to surprise her and make her happy by sharing the moment with her when she gets mad and her accent comes out lol

  • @demetriuspalmer2992
    @demetriuspalmer2992 Před 2 lety +14

    I love hearing Trinidadian accent I think it's sounds wonderful. I wanna speak the accent but not sound ignorant or mocking my family is Trinidadian so I think it'd be cool

  • @Sherirose1
    @Sherirose1 Před rokem +12

    Many people mistake my accent for Trini and I don't know why. We speak differently. As Russel Peters say, Trini sing their words bouncy bouncy 😂🤣. I love it.

  • @druvasinanan1509
    @druvasinanan1509 Před 4 lety +24

    "goin grocery?"
    "wa sumtin"
    "doh study nah"

    • @YohanPartap
      @YohanPartap  Před 4 lety +3

      Nice, even more efficient!

    • @babyst0423
      @babyst0423 Před 4 lety

      Druva Sinanan THIS!!!

    • @RaviPMaharaj
      @RaviPMaharaj Před 4 lety +6

      "Gonin gostry?"
      "weh ya want?"
      "Nah man! Ah jus fas!"
      lol

  • @carolh.5524
    @carolh.5524 Před 3 lety +16

    Trinidadian is a proper language. I need to add it to my reportoire

  • @shostysboo
    @shostysboo Před 2 lety +34

    I have a character in writing who’s Trini and I like to do my research to make sure I’m portraying things right and this has been a huge help! Thanks

    • @YohanPartap
      @YohanPartap  Před 2 lety +5

      Glad it was of help, thanks for watching!

    • @forgetfulfunctor1
      @forgetfulfunctor1 Před rokem +1

      Omg no way, lol

    • @lordcinturon
      @lordcinturon Před rokem +1

      Hi.
      Born and bred Trini here.
      Proficient in English as well.
      Message me if you need help.

    • @frostelliferous
      @frostelliferous Před 10 měsíci +1

      ah, that's so cool!! i rarely see trini representation in media, so seeing this made me so happy :D best of luck with your writing! ♡

  • @juanescalona6473
    @juanescalona6473 Před 5 měsíci +1

    I learnt english in Trinidad in 1993. I love this people for giving support, friends nice experiences.

  • @dnnstinga6743
    @dnnstinga6743 Před 3 lety +10

    Mi feel proud a u n mi a not even trini bredda. Very efficient. Big up urself! ✊🏽👊🏾

  • @rsm0401
    @rsm0401 Před rokem +7

    Thank you, Yohan. I was looking for help in writing a story with a character from Trinidad. Your video really helped me approach Trini dialect and expressions in my writing.

  • @ClaudineBJimdar-RoweCV
    @ClaudineBJimdar-RoweCV Před 4 lety +13

    I have to hear it. I always loved daddy’s accent.

  • @aleknetTechnologies
    @aleknetTechnologies Před 11 dny +1

    I am a Ugandan n would like to come over. One day I will for sure! Thanks so huge.

  • @phoenixfire4640
    @phoenixfire4640 Před 2 lety +11

    You did a great job educating us. Thank you I learned a lot

  • @jamaicantillidie6626
    @jamaicantillidie6626 Před rokem +3

    "Doh study it", might be the only thing not used in Jamaica or not known by me. Love the Trini accent and love all the island accents. Yu a go a shop? naw why? notin.

  • @sailorsungirl
    @sailorsungirl Před 6 měsíci +1

    this is really nice to have! growing up i only spoke in trini dialect until going to american schools where they corrected my slang and pronunciation so i want to relearn what i’ve unlearned

    • @YohanPartap
      @YohanPartap  Před 6 měsíci

      Hope this helps! glad you dont see our dialect as wrong, but beautiful.

  • @ownitervi241
    @ownitervi241 Před 2 lety +9

    Lovely. I cant wait to connect with my roots. 🙂

  • @user-ge5pg8xf9o
    @user-ge5pg8xf9o Před 11 dny +1

    I also thought "nevermind" doesn't sound like trinidadian ;)) I absolutely love the rythm, the accent, I spent the best years of my life with trini people and I miss that vibe in my life fuh sure!!

  • @dionnecomegetmylovin
    @dionnecomegetmylovin Před rokem +3

    This helps a bit. I’m doing a voiceover audition and the breakdown is Caribbean but Trinidad and Tobago accent preferably, so I thought I’d turn to CZcams and you popped up! Thanks!! 👌🏾

  • @bereniceboukare4120
    @bereniceboukare4120 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Very nice video! Thanks for your explanations

  • @firelily77
    @firelily77 Před 2 lety +9

    I love hearing my Trini talk 😍

  • @queenyfraser-id2ui
    @queenyfraser-id2ui Před rokem +1

    Yes,it help,, always sweet to listen

  • @judithmarie-angeedmorin8510

    So useful, HUGE THANK YOU😄👍🏾

  • @joaquim4046
    @joaquim4046 Před 6 měsíci +1

    This type of English is so cool!!! Thanks for the video bro!!! Greetings from Brazil! :)

  • @Sandart65
    @Sandart65 Před 4 lety +21

    The sweet Trini language is a University course in itself. I'm 30+ years in US and use all of our famous phrases when speaking to my daughter.

    • @YohanPartap
      @YohanPartap  Před 4 lety +2

      Keep it alive! thanks for watching!

  • @formaggioepomodori
    @formaggioepomodori Před 4 měsíci +1

    Yohan, I thought this was very helpful! esp. understanding the part about being ultra efficient.

  • @hiranom20
    @hiranom20 Před rokem +2

    Pretty much on point. Just add "awa" at the end of a question for good measure and that's basically it lol

  • @aliciabroomes-julien971
    @aliciabroomes-julien971 Před rokem +1

    aye boi, yuh real good to do dis. Nice man...love it :)

  • @misslogical90
    @misslogical90 Před rokem +1

    I think this has been helpful.
    Thank you!

  • @Johneladjmi76
    @Johneladjmi76 Před 5 měsíci +1

    I learn to understant Trinidadian accent 21 years ago , i even picked up the accent hanging out around Trinidadian

  • @AliasLilmama
    @AliasLilmama Před rokem +2

    Thank you so much! American Marrying a Trini man. You’ve cared so much up!

  • @tillybinkieking7258
    @tillybinkieking7258 Před rokem +2

    Thank you ! This is very interesting. Wow! :D Subscribed !

  • @michelleoller1649
    @michelleoller1649 Před 7 měsíci +1

    That's the same used in peoples' houses in the US. Kindergarten called it short hand. Just individual slang words are unique to different countries and towns .

  • @lisamalp3825
    @lisamalp3825 Před 3 lety +9

    What did my mother mean when she said:
    check yu self... when I was little?
    Check what ma? I’m checking!
    To this day 40 years later.. how I’m supposed to do that? Lord alone knows. 🤣

    • @jsan5631
      @jsan5631 Před 3 lety +7

      Lisa...your mom felt you were being rude to her...so she means to check (watch or be careful) of your tone of voice or words you are saying. Mom's also say 'catch yuh self' meaning same thing above

  • @Eyeslpoko
    @Eyeslpoko Před 10 dny +1

    Thank you so much Rican love ❤

  • @d3vilman555
    @d3vilman555 Před rokem +4

    Used to talk somewhat like this as a kid, dad‘s from Tobago. German school made me sound like a Brit

  • @sadie27
    @sadie27 Před rokem +4

    I am researching Trinidad and Tobago for a country project and I wanted to hear what there accent sound like.

    • @trini2DBone134
      @trini2DBone134 Před rokem

      There's videos on CZcams that go more into detail with local slangs and terms, also some that mention our local foods, dances and culture 💓

  • @theprincessxaniyah
    @theprincessxaniyah Před rokem +2

    Thumbs up to Mi Trini! 🇹🇹#SANTACRUZ

  • @shaniacharles1307
    @shaniacharles1307 Před 4 lety +6

    Yuh goin grocery today"nah, y yuh ask,
    Wappen u wa sumtin"doh hot yuh head nah man.

    • @YohanPartap
      @YohanPartap  Před 4 lety +1

      we have so many ways to say the same thing, thanks for watching!

  • @BeverlyMaraj
    @BeverlyMaraj Před 4 lety +1

    Accurate love ❤️ it

  • @Chrissy2Cute
    @Chrissy2Cute Před 6 měsíci +1

    I am Jamaican and Ghanaian born in Jamaica I love Trinidad and trini people I have loads of trini friends and I can do your accent good 😄🫶🏽♥️

    • @YohanPartap
      @YohanPartap  Před 6 měsíci

      Nice!!

    • @KarissaSmith-wl1xt
      @KarissaSmith-wl1xt Před 2 měsíci

      @@YohanPartap I am Trinidadian but living in jamaica and idk how to speak trini but going to try and learn the accent

  • @cinnamon3220
    @cinnamon3220 Před 4 lety +17

    I wanna start eliminating unnecessary words, It sounds easier!

    • @YohanPartap
      @YohanPartap  Před 4 lety +1

      Try it and let me know how it goes! Thanks for watching!

    • @reaperflar273
      @reaperflar273 Před 4 lety

      @@YohanPartap I am trindadin

  • @LilfoxTheHybridHylian5967

    Yes

  • @mirrorier9988
    @mirrorier9988 Před rokem +1

    Mi dads Trini Nd mi mothers Hungarian nd i is wanna have that beautiful trini accent, bu since I grew up in the UK ion have no accent, nd I’m so jealous of trini girls who actually have he accent. I’d probably feel less insecure if I had a nice accent, so this was helpful.

    • @YohanPartap
      @YohanPartap  Před rokem

      To us you, you have an accent! I know the trini accent is nice (of course I am bias) but appricate your own heritage which is very unique! Trini/Hungarian that grew up in the UK!! That is so cool!

  • @felixalmeida481
    @felixalmeida481 Před rokem +2

    Is de oral lilt o de way Trnis speak make it soo sweet

  • @forgetfulfunctor1
    @forgetfulfunctor1 Před rokem +1

    Beautifully explained

    • @YohanPartap
      @YohanPartap  Před rokem +1

      Thank you so much 🙂

    • @forgetfulfunctor1
      @forgetfulfunctor1 Před rokem

      @@YohanPartap thats kinda how I think of it too, what words do you actually need?
      Here's an interesting question, I won't post the answer right away: why do we pronounce "th" as 't' in some words, and 'd' in others?
      (There is a very clean and precise answer, if u can figure it out. It isn't just random chance, if I say "look at de ting ovah dere", you would *never* say "look at tee ding ovah tere")

  • @losloneone
    @losloneone Před rokem +3

    Efficient! Yes! Never really thought of it that way before.

  • @theolamarshall-bernard
    @theolamarshall-bernard Před 5 lety +11

    Doh study it! That's exactly what I thought of as soon as you started!

  • @carolh.5524
    @carolh.5524 Před 3 lety +29

    You don’t go grocery, you “ make groceries”😂

    • @NJ-yd8hj
      @NJ-yd8hj Před 2 lety +2

      Yes, my grandfather used to say, "make message"🤦‍♀️

  • @phoebejnbaptiste811
    @phoebejnbaptiste811 Před 5 měsíci +2

    Can you do saying thank you next

  • @V4mpirelove78
    @V4mpirelove78 Před rokem +1

    Love the video

  • @Lonewolfwarrior111
    @Lonewolfwarrior111 Před 3 lety +4

    Trinidad to d world 🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹

  • @Zoe_lol935
    @Zoe_lol935 Před 10 měsíci +2

    I’m Trinidadian but also American soooo and I’m learning🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @TeacherTish
    @TeacherTish Před 11 měsíci +1

    I wonder if this is how old people talk because to me you still need “the” and “you” just switched Trinidadian words.

  • @minnievssp
    @minnievssp Před 5 lety +15

    What I does say is " yuh going in d grocery today awa"
    "Nah wappen yuh wa something awa"
    "Doh bother ah jus asking"

    • @YohanPartap
      @YohanPartap  Před 5 lety +2

      Nice! thanks for watching!!!

    • @jsan5631
      @jsan5631 Před 3 lety

      Only shay....Yes....same thing I was saying in my mind lol

    • @timotheechammywammy3214
      @timotheechammywammy3214 Před 3 lety

      what does awa mean

    • @minnievssp
      @minnievssp Před 3 lety +2

      @@timotheechammywammy3214 it’s a trini slang we does put at the end of our sentences that makes it sound more interesting/neat to us -my definition of “awa” it don’t actually have a meaning
      it’s like “awa” > “or”
      u going in the grocery awa?
      u going in the grocery or?
      something like that but tbh it don’t actually have a meaning lol

    • @timotheechammywammy3214
      @timotheechammywammy3214 Před 3 lety +1

      @@minnievssp THANK YOU. i’m surprised you actually answered cause your comment was 2 years ago lol. But i just moved in with my trini family and i’m trying to learn how to speak like them so thanks. 💖

  • @alexmessingaround7378
    @alexmessingaround7378 Před rokem +1

    Alyuh channel do need to teach meh how ta Trinidad cuz I s a trini ya here meh

  • @reenafrancis7742
    @reenafrancis7742 Před 5 lety +8

    Nice...wish to visit there some time..

    • @kadeemy
      @kadeemy Před 5 lety +1

      reena francis visit Tobago instead it is out twin island it is more for tourists

    • @YohanPartap
      @YohanPartap  Před 5 lety +2

      You should for sure! we have one of the best known Carnivals in the world plus lots more.

    • @reenafrancis7742
      @reenafrancis7742 Před 5 lety

      I'm don't want to be a tourist...need to come and stay there.. find some employment maybe.

  • @kaikesantannafc
    @kaikesantannafc Před 9 měsíci +1

    eu sou do Brasil e gostaria de conhecer Trinidade e Tobago 😊

  • @EaZyKiNg
    @EaZyKiNg Před rokem +2

    Very helpful my wife is trini and she’s always dissing my accent. Hopefully I can improve lol

  • @zawhippa4554
    @zawhippa4554 Před rokem +1

    yuh gon grocery today nah wham doh botha was wondering.
    :D

  • @reshawaldron4074
    @reshawaldron4074 Před 3 lety +7

    i like how i am trini but im watching this lol

  • @societyforcaribbeanlinguis27

    Yes, indeed, ALL languages have rules!

  • @Jolynenizuma22
    @Jolynenizuma22 Před rokem +1

    interesting stuff

  • @waynelewis6189
    @waynelewis6189 Před rokem +1

    Goin down de road

  • @kwesiprice1971
    @kwesiprice1971 Před 3 lety +5

    How can't I speak trini and I'm a trinidadian

  • @sesimie
    @sesimie Před rokem

    When you Said Doh Worry...my internal voice was Sayin' Doh Study it lol!!

  • @user-si9yv6nw7g
    @user-si9yv6nw7g Před 3 měsíci

    Ise a bajan right but i wan try something different

  • @kanji5
    @kanji5 Před rokem +1

    Yuh goin grocery?
    Nah wey yuh wah?
    Doh beat up. I good

  • @gymcelmaxing
    @gymcelmaxing Před rokem +1

    😂😂😂😂 from guyana to USA so I understand very well

  • @kwesiprice1971
    @kwesiprice1971 Před 3 lety +1

    Will I learn fast bc I'm trini or nah

  • @galaxydestroyer3355
    @galaxydestroyer3355 Před 5 lety +2

    Nice

  • @delphinelisabeth
    @delphinelisabeth Před 2 měsíci +1

    Can you please coach me ...I have to have this dialect down for a play performance..how can I contact you?

  • @shekiraruiz6222
    @shekiraruiz6222 Před 3 lety +2

    Big up u were my trinis

  • @trickifichd2939
    @trickifichd2939 Před rokem +3

    😂😂🤣I love this accent I find it funny

  • @JayKashs
    @JayKashs Před 9 měsíci +1

    Me to😅

  • @TheMaritzaAhyee
    @TheMaritzaAhyee Před 3 lety +6

    why i feel like only Trinidadians watching this

    • @YohanPartap
      @YohanPartap  Před 3 lety +1

      Maybe. Thanks for watching!

    • @TheMaritzaAhyee
      @TheMaritzaAhyee Před 3 lety +1

      @@YohanPartap it was entertaining to watch had me and my mom cracking up

  • @JuanTorres-ii1zn
    @JuanTorres-ii1zn Před 2 lety +2

    Brooo, i need your help, I'm talking with a lot of people from Trinidad, and i having a hard Time trying to understand the accent!

    • @YohanPartap
      @YohanPartap  Před 2 lety

      Hope the video helped! Ask your Trini fiends to slow down.

  • @jackiehalfhide22
    @jackiehalfhide22 Před rokem +1

    Good one. Lol, ah goin up by mis Mabel ta get some mangoes ya commin?

  • @Stiggi71
    @Stiggi71 Před 6 měsíci +1

    I need help I'm in a debate with somebody from Trinidad and bro hit me with the ' saddis is small talk yuh like owa? Wtmc' what does it mean

    • @YohanPartap
      @YohanPartap  Před 5 měsíci +1

      Lol, he basically is enbing the debate as he is saying you are not really saying anything of substance. wtmc is kinda trini for wtf.

  • @annalisaadams3039
    @annalisaadams3039 Před 3 lety +6

    Lol some of those words could have been change and it would have still have the same meaning. I’m Trinidadian btw. 😁✌🏽

  • @gymcelmaxing
    @gymcelmaxing Před rokem +1

    I been living in the USA 5years now I forget how to talk basic things in guyanese

  • @hailie_Selassie
    @hailie_Selassie Před 5 měsíci +1

    It is so unfortunate that you cannot make the link between french patois that was spoken in Trinidad and the creole english you speak today.

    • @YohanPartap
      @YohanPartap  Před 5 měsíci

      This video was a fun video on "how to sepak trini" not a history or linguistic breakdown. Of course or history is connected to how we speak. from our saying to how we speak, I remember saying "yeah wei" when I was younger, A sure throw back to French. To the words we use like Fete and Jouvert. Unfortunate this video was not about that.

  • @adamsamuel8593
    @adamsamuel8593 Před 4 lety +6

    World: Maths English
    Trinidad: Maths & Trini Slang English

  • @elnyni7951
    @elnyni7951 Před rokem +2

    How to say good night in Trinidad? Is it just good night normal form or it have some other form in Trinidad?

    • @YohanPartap
      @YohanPartap  Před rokem +2

      We say good night, but I remember shortening it to just "night", also we say "in de morning".

    • @elnyni7951
      @elnyni7951 Před rokem +1

      @@YohanPartap thank you ❤️

  • @hiranom20
    @hiranom20 Před rokem +1

    Oh, also "doh study it" = "doh beat up" lol

  • @johnjohnson1373
    @johnjohnson1373 Před rokem +1

    I need to teach my wife trini 😀

  • @jonnyrocket7570
    @jonnyrocket7570 Před 2 lety +4

    My parents are Trinidadian and when I try to have the accent it sounds weird

    • @YohanPartap
      @YohanPartap  Před 2 lety

      Oh with practice you can get it, thanks for watching!

  • @haroldbascom5866
    @haroldbascom5866 Před 2 lety +2

    Yohan, hear noh. Ah deh hay writin' dis novel with a Trini charactoh, an' ah want to know something. I'm Guyanese and we would say "God res' de dead", when reflecting on somebody who has passed. When Trinidadians reflecting on somebody who has passed, do they say "God res' de dead" also?

    • @YohanPartap
      @YohanPartap  Před 2 lety

      Good day, thanks for watching. re: you question, in Trinidad I heard many times, "God rest his soul" but we would say it more like "God rest he soul yes". Hope this helps!

    • @haroldbascom5866
      @haroldbascom5866 Před 2 lety +1

      @@YohanPartap Thanks, mih broddoh. Peace!

    • @haroldbascom5866
      @haroldbascom5866 Před 2 lety

      Another Guyanese ting we say is, "If nine don't know, ask ten." (There's more to that situation than you think!) We might also say, for that same interpretation, "Deh have mo' in de mortar than de pestle!" (There's more on that situation that you think.) Question: What do Trinidadians say in the latter instance?

    • @Sherirose1
      @Sherirose1 Před rokem

      @@haroldbascom5866 I never heard these proverbs in Guyana and I love proverbs. What do they mean, please?

  • @victoriab.6910
    @victoriab.6910 Před rokem +2

    🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹

  • @hannahspringer5358
    @hannahspringer5358 Před 2 lety +2

    i is trini to de bone❤

  • @user-un7tp5bd2y
    @user-un7tp5bd2y Před měsícem +2

    🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹

  • @antonioplaysroblox7967
    @antonioplaysroblox7967 Před rokem +1

    teaching my asian gf how i speak so im sending her ur vids

  • @waynelewis6189
    @waynelewis6189 Před rokem +1

    Wat is de scene

  • @mackendychery5987
    @mackendychery5987 Před rokem +1

    I'm haitian I'm living usa so I wanna speak haitian creole.sak pase ?nap boule

  • @killerb187r.o.dstunna9
    @killerb187r.o.dstunna9 Před 4 lety +4

    Believe it or not ,I think that can b cut down even more

    • @YohanPartap
      @YohanPartap  Před 4 lety

      I would not be surprised. Thanks for watching!

  • @alliblackman5020
    @alliblackman5020 Před 3 lety +1

    #TeamMystic ✊🏾

  • @simontheshortsguy
    @simontheshortsguy Před 2 měsíci +1

    #trinibago2023

  • @Rumtreiber
    @Rumtreiber Před měsícem +1

    Tryna get my accent back lmao