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706. Ting


English Translation

Thing


Definition

An object or an item


Example Sentences

Patois: Mi cyaa find mi ting.
English: I can’t find my thing.



posted on May 14, 2024

707. Rolling calf


English Translation

Haunting spirit


Definition

A ghost that appears as a bull and haunts communities


Example Sentences

Patois: Di rolling calf spook di whole village.
English: The haunting spirit spooked the whole village.



posted on May 14, 2024

708. Miggle a eh day


English Translation

Middle of the day


Definition

Another term for midday


Example Sentences

Patois: Di sun hot miggle a eh day.
English: The sun is hot in the middle of the day.



posted on May 14, 2024

709. Brada


English Translation

Brother


Definition

A male sibling


Example Sentences

Patois: Mi brada a di tallis inna di famili.
English: My brother is the tallest in the family.



posted on May 14, 2024

710. Darkas


English Translation

Sunglasses


Definition

Sunglasses or shades


Example Sentences

Patois: Mi need mi darkas, di sun hot!
English: I need my sunglasses, the sun is hot!



posted on May 14, 2024



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