riich

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Jamaican Creole

Etymology

Derived from English reach.

Pronunciation

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