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6. Livity


English Translation

Lifestyle


Definition

The way a person or group people Iive.


Example Sentences

Patois: Di Rastafari livity ah promote peace.
English: The Rastafari lifestyle promotes peace.



posted on March 6, 2017

7. Mi did ah


English Translation

I was


Definition

Past tense: Something that has happened.

The "I" can be replaced with other singular pronouns to be expressed as was.


Example Sentences

Patois: "Wah yuh deh pon?" "Mi did ah watch tv"
English: "What are you up to" I was watching tv

Patois: Di laas time mi si har, shi did ah watch tv.
English: The last time I saw her, she was watching tv.



posted on March 4, 2017

8. Togedda


English Translation

Together


Definition

To do something jointly with another person or people, or to put things in conjunction with other things.


Example Sentences

Patois: Wi affi stick togedda.
English: We have to stick together.



posted on March 3, 2017

9. Ratchet


English Translation

Ratchet


Definition

Pocket knife, folding type knife.


Example Sentences

Patois: Im tek ratchet stab up di mon.
English: He used a knife to stab the man.



posted on March 3, 2017

10. Bess


English Translation

Best


Definition

The most qualified or effective quality


Example Sentences

Patois: Duh di bess yuh can.
English: Do the best you can.



posted on March 2, 2017



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