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1. Tek bad ting mek joke


English Translation

To turn a bad situation into a joke


Example Sentences

Patois: Him always a mek joke, even wen tings bad - him tek bad ting mek joke
English: He's always joking around, even when things are bad - he takes bad things for a joke



posted on March 31, 2023

2. It deh yah


English Translation

It's here


Example Sentences

Patois: It deh yah areddi
English: It's here already



posted on March 29, 2023

3. Silva


English Translation

Silver


Example Sentences

Patois: Silva an gold a real money
English: Silver and gold are real monies



posted on March 28, 2023

4. Apple


English Translation

Otaheite apple


Definition

The Otaheite apple is a fruit with a pear-like shape, red skin, and white flesh. Generally, it has one large seed, though on rare occasions it can be seedless. Its sweet taste makes it suitable for consumption as a raw fruit or for use in beverage preparation.


Example Sentences

Patois: Mi wah a apple
English: I want an otaheite apple



posted on March 17, 2023

5. Bad breed pickney


English Translation

juvenile delinquent


Definition

a young person who regularly performs illegal or immoral acts


Example Sentences

Patois: Yuh need fi grow yuh bad breed pickney betta
English: You need to grow your juvenile delinquent better



posted on March 17, 2023