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2631. mawnin


English Translation

Morning


Definition

The period of time between midnight and noon


Example Sentences

Patois: Mi waak up early dis mawnin.
English: I woke up early this morning.



posted on June 15, 2023

2632. Draft


Definition

Draft, also known as Checkers, is a classic board game played in Jamaica, where two players strategically move their pieces to capture or block the opponent's pieces on a checkered board.



posted on June 14, 2023

2633. Yello


English Translation

Yellow


Definition

The color between green and orange in the spectrum


Example Sentences

Patois: Mi wear mi favorite yello dress fi di party
English: I wore my favorite yellow dress to the party



posted on June 14, 2023

2634. Ackee and Saltfish


Definition

A traditional Jamaican dish made with the fruit of the ackee tree and salted codfish


Example Sentences

Patois: Mi love ackee and saltfish for breakfast
English: I love ackee and saltfish for breakfast



posted on June 14, 2023

2635. Steamed Callaloo


Definition

A variation of the traditional callaloo dish where the leafy greens are steamed instead of cooked with coconut milk


Example Sentences

Patois: Mi prefer di lighter taste of steamed callaloo
English: I prefer the lighter taste of steamed callaloo



posted on June 14, 2023



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