jinarieshan

Jamaican Creole

Etymology

Derived from English generation.

Noun

jinarieshan (plural jinarieshan dem, quantified jinarieshan)

1. generation, relatives
   • 2012, Di Jamiekan Nyuu Testiment, Edinburgh: DJB, published 2012, →ISBN, Luuk 1:48:

     kaaz im si an memba mi im puo sorvant. Fram nou aan, evri jinarieshan a-go se mi a Gad-bles uman

     for he has been mindful of the humble state of his servant. From now on all generations will call me blessed

Further reading

• jinarieshan at majstro.com
• Larry Chang (2014) Biesik Jumiekan: Introduction to Jamaican Language, Chuu Wod, →ISBN, page 83