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31. Taak


English Translation

Talk


Definition

To speak or communicate between people.


Example Sentences

Patois: Mi nuh taak tu mi fren in ah lang time.
English: I haven't talked to my friend in a long time.



posted on February 22, 2017

32. Chrow


English Translation

Throw


Definition

Propel (something) with force through the air by a movement of the arm and hand.


Example Sentences

Patois: Chrow weh di garbage.
English: Throw the garbage away.



posted on February 21, 2017

33. Outta audah


English Translation

out of order


Definition

Refers to something that someone says or does that is unpleasant or offensive.


Example Sentences

Patois: Dem pickney deh too outta audah.
English:
Those children are too ill-mannered



posted on February 21, 2017

34. baide


English Translation

Bathe


Definition

To clean one self being emerged in water.


Example Sentences

Patois: Guh baide, yuh deh ah road all day.
English:
Go bathe, you been outside all day.



posted on February 21, 2017

35. Flim


English Translation

Movie / film


Definition

Events captured by camera as a set of moving images


Example Sentences

Patois: Mi did a pree di ole flim pon tv laas nite.
English:
I was watching the old movie on tv last night



posted on February 21, 2017



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