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Jamaican Creole
Etymology
Derived from English reach.
Pronunciation
Verb
riich
- 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