Marble
A glass marble used as a toy
Patois: Wi a play chiney bump a school.
English: We are playing marbles at school.
Magic wand
A stick used by an obeah man in rituals
Patois: Obeah man wave him obeah stick.
English: The witch doctor waves his magic wand.
Coming soon
Will arrive or happen shortly
Patois: Mi soon come, jus hol’ on.
English: I’ll be there soon, just hold on.
Family
A group consisting of parents and children
Patois: Wi fambily a plan a reunion.
English: Our family is planning a reunion.
It is over there
Indicating the location of something
Patois: If a di key yuh a luk fah, si it ova deh suh
English: If it’s the key you are looking for, it is over there