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361. oonu


English Translation

You all


Definition

Second person plural subject pronoun


Example Sentences

Patois: Oonu dem happy?
English: Are you all happy?



posted on June 10, 2024

362. Dem


English Translation

They


Definition

Third person plural subject pronoun


Example Sentences

Patois: Dem a play football.
English: They are playing football.



posted on June 10, 2024

363. Im


English Translation

Him


Definition

Used in the western part of the island


Example Sentences

Patois: Nuh gi im
English: Don't give him



posted on June 10, 2024

364. Im


English Translation

Him (referring to a female)


Definition

Used in the western part of the island


Example Sentences

Patois: Im a nice lady.
English: She is a nice lady.



posted on June 10, 2024

365. Hell a top, hell a bottom, hallelujah inna di middle


English Translation

Sweet potato pudding


Definition

A phrase describing the traditional baking method of sweet potato pudding


Example Sentences

Patois: Mi love di taste of hell a top, hell a bottom, hallelujah inna di middle.
English: I love the taste of sweet potato pudding.



posted on June 10, 2024



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