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456. Day bruk


English Translation

Daybreak


Definition

Another term for daybreak


Example Sentences

Patois: Day bruk an di rooster crow.
English: Day breaks and the rooster crows.



posted on May 31, 2024

457. Elda


English Translation

Elder


Definition

A respected older family member


Example Sentences

Patois: Wi elda dem teach wi good values.
English: Our elders teach us good values.



posted on May 31, 2024

458. Ketch


English Translation

Catch


Definition

To reach in time or to meet


Example Sentences

Patois: Ketch di bus a di terminal
English: Catch the bus at the terminal



posted on May 31, 2024

459. Fyah Fighta


English Translation

Firefighter


Definition

A person who extinguishes fires


Example Sentences

Patois: Di fyah fighta dem a train fi fight fire.
English: The firefighters are training to fight fires.



posted on May 31, 2024

460. Fassy


English Translation

Weak person


Definition

A person who is considered weak or a coward


Example Sentences

Patois: Him a real fassy, fraid fi fight.
English: He’s a real coward, afraid to fight.



posted on May 31, 2024



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