Guyanese Phrases
Cuisine
Miscellaneous
Household Items
100

Say this phrase in Guyanese creole “ I don’t know”.

“Meh nah Know”

100

This Italian dish is made with layers of pasta, sauce, and cheese. What’s this dish called? 

Lasagna 

100

What is the national dish of Guyana? 

Pepperpot 

100

Name this Guyanese household item. 

You use this item to roll roti… 

Belna 

200

What is the Guyanese Phrase for… 

“I can’t do it.”

Me nah able.

200

Fried chickpea dough balls that are eaten as a snack is called…

Pholourie

200

Name 3 Christmas carols 

All the above!



200

Name this Guyanese household item…

A silver, heavy, deep cooking vessel..

Karahi/Kahari

300

What do you called a child in Guyanese slang? 

Pickney

300

What Lays chips can not be found in the US? 

Ketchup chips 

300

What name did Guyana have before it was Guyana? 

British Guiana 

300

Name this Guyanese household item…

A long-handle utensil used to serve dhal..

Daboo 

400

What does a Guyanese person say when they are tired? 

Meh weary 

400

What is the 3 main things poutines are made of? 

Fries 

Gravy 

Cheese curds 

400

What is Guyana’s national rum?

El Dorado 

400

Name this Guyanese household item…

A cleaning item made from a bundle of dried, stiff sorghum stalks

A pointer broom 

500

Fill in the blanks 

“Who don’t _____, must _____.”

Who don’t hear, must feel.

500

Root of a tropical tree that is high in carbs, but low in protein and is used heavily in Guyanese cuisine.

Cassava

500

Name 2 Blue Jays players 

All of the above! 

500

What do you chunkay?

Dhal