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11. Wul ah fresh


English Translation

Take a shower/bath


Definition

To stand under sprinkling water to cleanse your body.


Example Sentences

Patois: Guh wul ah fresh, yuh smell renk.
English: Go take a shower, you smell stink.



posted on February 28, 2017

12. Ello


English Translation

Hello


Definition

Used as a greeting or to start a conversation.


Example Sentences

Patois: Ello, nice fi meet yuh.
English: Hello, nice to meet you.



posted on February 28, 2017

13. Sowah


English Translation

Sour


Definition

To have an acidic taste.


Example Sentences

Patois: Di lemon dem sowah
English:
The lemons are sour



posted on February 28, 2017

14. Tayse


English Translation

Taste


Definition

The flavor that is perceived through your mouth when eating or drinking.


Example Sentences

Patois: Tayse di food mi mek fi dinna.
English: Taste the food I made for dinner.



posted on February 27, 2017

15. Doan


English Translation

Don't


Definition

To not do or have etc. (depends on the word or sentence that follows)


Example Sentences

Patois: Doan guh dah way deh.
English: Don't go that way.



posted on February 27, 2017



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