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431. Bulla


English Translation

Cake


Definition

A type of round, flat, dense cake


Example Sentences

Patois: Mi want a bulla and cheese.
English: I want a bulla and cheese.



posted on June 2, 2024

432. Kumina


English Translation

Dance


Definition

A spiritual dance of African origin


Example Sentences

Patois: Dem do kumina fi call di ancestors.
English: They perform the spiritual dance to call the ancestors.



posted on June 2, 2024

433. Mid mawnin


English Translation

Mid-morning


Definition

The middle of the morning


Example Sentences

Patois: Mi tek a break a midmawnin.
English: I take a break in mid-morning.



posted on June 2, 2024

434. Bunna man


English Translation

Lover


Definition

A man having an affair with a married woman


Example Sentences

Patois: Di bunna man a hide when di ozbun come home.
English: The lover hides when the husband comes home.



posted on June 2, 2024

435. Unda deh suh


English Translation

Under there


Definition

Below or beneath the place pointed out


Example Sentences

Patois: Him deh hide unda deh suh as if him think mi cyaah si him
English: He’s hiding under there as if he thinks I cannot see him



posted on June 2, 2024



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