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1. Vendah


English Translation

Vendor


Definition

Someone who sells goods, often at a market or street side.


Example Sentences

Patois: Mi buy di fruit from di vendah.
English: I bought the fruit from the vendor.



posted on December 2, 2024

2. Brawla


English Translation

Brawler


Definition

Someone who fights a lot


Example Sentences

Patois: Di brawla dem start fight again.
English: The brawlers started fighting again.



posted on December 2, 2024

3. Cooka


English Translation

Cooker


Definition

Someone who cooks or a device used for cooking.


Example Sentences

Patois: Mi modda a di best cookah inna di family.
English: My mother is the best cook in the family.



posted on December 1, 2024

4. Drinka


English Translation

Drinker


Definition

Someone who consumes drinks


Example Sentences

Patois: Him a di fastest drinka mi know.
English: He’s the fastest drinker I know.



posted on December 1, 2024

5. Begga


English Translation

Beggar


Definition

Someone who begs or asks for money or favors.


Example Sentences

Patois: Di begga deh pon di street a ask fi change.
English: The beggar is on the street asking for change.



posted on November 30, 2024