Triniglish: Trinidadian Idioms Spoken and Explained! #44 Yuh is ah Trini | "Meh Muddah Taut Meh
I originally shared this post on my Santiwah Blog, but given how perfectly these sayings embody what makes Trini life so vibrant and relatable, I decided to fold them into the “Yuh is ah Trini” series right here on Sokah2Soca. This series celebrates all the quirks, charm, and cultural gold that make our people unforgettable.
I don’t know who compiled this original list, so I won’t take credit—but whoever you are, thank you! You’ve captured something special. So read through, laugh loud, nod knowingly, and maybe even repeat a few lines to yourself. These sayings are sure to put a smile on your face… and maybe even make you call your mudda for a lil reminiscing.
Here’s to every Trini who was taught right—from meh mudda mouth straight to my heart. ❤️🇹🇹
Enjoy the vibes, share the joy, and remember: Yuh is ah Trini if yuh mudda ever tell yuh…
"When yuh see me talking, doh cut in!" "Go and ask yuh father!" "I not running no hotel!" "You tink money grow on tree?" "Ah go beat yuh so, yuh go tink is hurricane pass!"
(And yes, there’s plenty more where that came from!)
THINGS Meh Mudda Taught me...
1. My Mother taught me about ANTICIPATION.
Eg) Chile, just wait till we get home."
2. My Mother taught me about RECEIVING.
Eg)"Yuh go get ah good cut-ass when we get home!"
3. My Mother taught me to MEET A CHALLENGE.
Eg)"What di @$$ yuh thinkin bout '? "Answer meh when ah talk to you...Chile....doh talk back to me!"
4. My Mother taught me CONSEQUENCES.
Eg)"If yuh run across de road an' ah car lick yu dong, ah goin' kill yuh wid licks."
5. My Mother taught me THE VALUE OF EDUCATION.
Eg)"If yuh doh go to school, yuh go pick up garbage on de street."
6. My Mother taught me HUMOR.
Eg)"If yuh don' eat food, breeze goin' blow yuh 'way."
7. My Mother taught me how to BECOME AN ADULT.
Eg)"Come an' tek yu licks' like ah man."
8. My Mother taught me about SEX.
Eg)"Yu tink yuh come from de sky?"
9. My Mother taught me about GENETICS.
Eg)"Yu dey jus' like yuh fadda."
10. My Mother taught me about WISDOM OF AGE.
Eg)"When yu get to be as ole' as me, yuh go understan'."
11. And my all time favorite... JUSTICE.
Eg)"One day wen yu have children, a hope dey treat yuh de same way."