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1536. Mi cum fram


English Translation

I come from



posted on September 3, 2023

1537. Nuh hear pip from im


English Translation

I didn't hear a word from him



posted on September 3, 2023

1538. Tek mi fi eediat


English Translation

Take me for a fool



posted on September 3, 2023

1539. Mi Don


English Translation

My boss


Definition

a term in Jamaican Patois, and it's often used to refer to someone who is highly respected or regarded as a leader in a community. It's similar to calling someone a "boss" or "big shot." So, in English, you could translate "Mi Don" as "My boss" or "The boss" depending on the context.


Example Sentences

Patois: Mi Don a di man fi di job
English: My boss is the right person for the job



posted on September 2, 2023

1540. Dominos


Definition

Widely played in Jamaica, dominos is a competitive game using rectangular tiles where the goal is to strategically play and get rid of all your tiles.



posted on September 2, 2023



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