though
Patois: Dou im smaat, im stil strogul wid maths.
English: Though he's smart, he still struggles with math.
before
Patois: Mek wi finich wi wuk bifuor wi go a wi yaaad.
English: Let's finish our work before we go home.
lest
Patois: Leff a nuot les eniwan faagit.
English: Leave a note lest anyone forgets.
rather than
Patois: Mi prifaa tea raada dan koffee
English: I prefer tea rather than coffee.
as though
Patois: Im a ak az doa im a di baas.
English: He acts as though he's the boss.