riich

Jamaican Creole

Etymology

Derived from English reach.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /riːt͡ʃ/

Verb

riich

1. to reach, to come, to arrive

   Synonym: kech

   • 2012, Di Jamiekan Nyuu Testiment, Edinburgh: DJB, published 2012, →ISBN, Luuk 15:25:

     “Di biga bwai pikni did de a grong. Wen im riich nier di ous, im ier myuuzik a plie.

     "Now his older son was in the field, and as he came and drew near to the house, he heard music and dancing.

Further reading

• Larry Chang (2014) Biesik Jumiekan: Introduction to Jamaican Language, Chuu Wod, →ISBN, page 225