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506. Walk-foot


English Translation

Pedestrian


Definition

Referring to someone who travels by foot, often associated with wandering spirits


Example Sentences

Patois: Walk-foot duppy haunt di crossroads.
English: The pedestrian ghost haunts the crossroads.



posted on May 27, 2024

507. Tideh


English Translation

Today


Definition

Another term for today


Example Sentences

Patois: Tideh a di present.
English: Today is the present.



posted on May 27, 2024

508. Gran pickney


English Translation

Grandchild


Definition

The child of one’s son or daughter


Example Sentences

Patois: Mi Gran pickney a di joy a mi life.
English: My grandchild is the joy of my life.



posted on May 27, 2024

509. Kyanah


English Translation

Corner


Definition

The point where two roads meet


Example Sentences

Patois: Di library deh pan di Kyanah
English: The library is on the corner



posted on May 27, 2024

510. Karpenta


English Translation

Carpenter


Definition

A person who builds or repairs wooden structures


Example Sentences

Patois: Di karpenta a wuk pan a new house.
English: The carpenter is working on a new house.



posted on May 27, 2024



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