General
tek time
What does tek time mean?
An instruction to take your time, be careful or go gently with something.
"Tek time wid di baby."
Origin
Jamaican Patois: 'tek' (take) + 'time'.
Frequently asked questions
What does tek time mean?
It means 'take your time' or 'be careful' — a gentle instruction to slow down and handle something with care.
Where does tek time come from?
It's Jamaican Patois, from 'tek' (the Patois pronunciation of 'take') plus 'time'.
How do you use tek time?
You say it to warn someone to be careful, e.g. 'Tek time pon di step dem' means 'watch your step on the stairs'.
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Vocabulary Flow — saved to your collection.
