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2736. Mi nuh partial


English Translation

I am not biased


Definition

a statement that indicates that the speaker is fair and impartial and does not favor one side over another.


Example Sentences

Patois: Mi nuh partial, mi tell yuh seh di two a dem did wrong inna di argument
English: I am not biased, I am telling you that both of them were wrong in the argument



posted on April 5, 2023

2737. Watch e pree


English Translation

Listen up


Definition

to listen closely to what is being said. usually used as a command.


Example Sentences

Patois: Watch e pree, wi plan change
English: Listen up, we have a change of plans



posted on April 5, 2023

2738. Badmind people


English Translation

Haters


Definition

Term used to refer to people who constantly criticize, dislike, or hold negative attitudes towards someone or something without any justified reason.

Badmind people may harbor animosity, jealousy, or envy towards the person or object of their criticism.


Example Sentences

Patois: Di badmind people dem a fight gainst mi
English: The haters are fighting against me



posted on April 4, 2023

2739. Kakati


English Translation

Boastful


Example Sentences

Patois: Yuh too kakati, humble yuhself
English: You're too boastful; humble yourself



posted on April 2, 2023

2740. 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



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