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5046. A true


English Translation

It is true


Example Sentences

(patois) A true seh Courts deh have sale tomorrow?
(english) Is it true that Courts is having a sale tomorrow?



posted on April 25, 2013

5047. Ah


English Translation

A


Definition

It can mean many things such as: 'a', 'to', 'is', 'it', 'the', 'will', etc. 'A' is generally used before an action that will take place or has already happened.


Example Sentences

Patois: Ah nuh mi do it
English: It wasn't me who did it.



posted on April 25, 2013

5048. A door


English Translation

outside


Definition

The outside of a building or may refer to outdoors in general


Example Sentences

(patois) mi a go a door.
(english) I’m going outside.



posted on April 25, 2013

5049. A go


English Translation

going


Definition

To go or will go.


Example Sentences

(patois) Mi a go a door.
(english) I am going outside.



posted on April 25, 2013

5050. Ackee


Definition

Ackee is one of the most popular fruits in Jamaica. It is Jamaica’s national fruit and also Jamaica’s national dish combined with salt fish. Ackee is derived from the original name Ankye which comes from the Twi language of Ghana.


Example Sentences

(patois) mi nyam some ackee an salt fish
(english) I ate some ackee and salt fish



posted on April 25, 2013



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