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2611. Summa


English Translation

Summer


Definition

The warmest season of the year characterized by longer days and shorter nights


Example Sentences

Patois: Mi waan go beach dis summa.
English: I want to go to the beach this summer.



posted on June 18, 2023

2612. Blak


English Translation

Black


Definition

The darkest color, the absence of light


Example Sentences

Patois: Di night sky full a stars and look so blak
English: The night sky is full of stars and looks so black



posted on June 17, 2023

2613. Oxtail and Beans


Definition

A hearty Jamaican dish made with oxtail stewed with beans, vegetables, and spices


Example Sentences

Patois: Di oxtail and beans mek mi belly full and happy
English: The oxtail and beans make my belly full and happy



posted on June 17, 2023

2614. Bulla Cake


Definition

A dense and sweet Jamaican spice cake made with molasses, spices, and sometimes raisins


Example Sentences

Patois: Mi love di rich and spicy flavor of bulla cake
English: I love the rich and spicy flavor of bulla cake



posted on June 17, 2023

2615. Breda


English Translation

Brother


Definition

Refers to a male sibling.


Example Sentences

Patois: "Mi breda is always there for me."
English: "My brother is always there for me."



posted on June 17, 2023



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