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616. Y


English Translation

Why


Definition

Asking for a reason


Example Sentences

Patois: Y yuh charge mi suh much?
English: Why did you charge me so much?



posted on May 19, 2024

617. Gaulin


English Translation

Heron


Definition

The Jamaican term for a heron bird


Example Sentences

Patois: Di gaulin a wade inna di wata.
English: The heron is wading in the water.



posted on May 19, 2024

618. Dub


English Translation

Music genre


Definition

A genre of music that involves remixing existing recordings


Example Sentences

Patois: Mi love di bass inna di dub tracks.
English: I love the bass in the dub tracks.



posted on May 19, 2024

619. Crocus bag


English Translation

Burlap bag


Definition

A large, strong bag made of burlap


Example Sentences

Patois: Full up di crocus bag wid di mango dem.
English: Fill up the burlap bag with the mangoes.



posted on May 19, 2024

620. Myal


English Translation

White magic


Definition

A form of Caribbean white magic


Example Sentences

Patois: Di myal man help wi fight di evil spirits.
English: The white magic practitioner helped us fight the evil spirits.



posted on May 19, 2024



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