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731. Teacha


English Translation

Teacher


Definition

An educator or instructor


Example Sentences

Patois: Di teacha a gi wi nuff homework.
English: The teacher is giving us a lot of homework.



posted on May 13, 2024

732. Rude bwoy


English Translation

Bad boy


Definition

A tough or rebellious man


Example Sentences

Patois: Him a di rude bwoy a di area.
English: He’s the bad boy of the area.



posted on May 13, 2024

733. Balla


English Translation

Player


Definition

An athlete, especially a football (soccer) player


Example Sentences

Patois: Di balla dem a train fi di match.
English: The players are training for the match.



posted on May 13, 2024

734. Buttafly


English Translation

Butterfly


Definition

A colorful, flying insect with large wings


Example Sentences

Patois: Mi si a yello buttafly inna di gyaaden
English: I saw a yellow butterfly in the garden



posted on May 13, 2024

735. Blak


English Translation

Black


Definition

The darkest color, the absence of light


Example Sentences

Patois: Di blak kar park op a di yaad.
English: The black car is parked in the yard.



posted on May 13, 2024



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