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651. barble dove


English Translation

Ring-necked dove


Definition

A type of dove with a distinctive ring around its neck


Example Sentences

Patois: Di barble dove a coo inna di mawnin.
English: The ring-necked dove is cooing in the morning.



posted on May 17, 2024

652. Stepping Razor


English Translation

Skilled person


Definition

Someone highly skilled or influential


Example Sentences

Patois: Him a real stepping razor inna di studio.
English: He’s a real skilled person in the studio.



posted on May 17, 2024

653. Fyah


English Translation

Fire


Definition

The phenomenon of combustion manifested in light, flame, and heat


Example Sentences

Patois: Mek sure yuh out di fyah before yuh leave.
English: Make sure you put out the fire before you leave.



posted on May 17, 2024

654. Science


English Translation

Sorcery


Definition

Term used to refer to sorcery or black magic


Example Sentences

Patois: Him use science fi get weh im want.
English: He uses sorcery to get what he wants.



posted on May 17, 2024

655. Evenin


English Translation

Evening


Definition

The latter part of the day


Example Sentences

Patois: Evenin a di time fi relax.
English: Evening is the time to relax.



posted on May 17, 2024



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