Yard
Home or house
Patois: Mi ago bak a mi yaad.
English: I'm going back to my house.
Coconut Cake
A sweet treat made from grated coconut, sugar, and spices.
Patois: Mi luv grater cake, especially wen it nice an’ fresh.
English: I love coconut cake, especially when it’s nice and fresh.
on
Indicates being at the top of or being present at.
Patois: Mi book deh pon di table.
English: My book is on the table.
under
Indicates being below or beneath something
Patois: Di ball roll unda di bed.
English: The ball rolled under the bed.
and
Used to connect words of the same part of speech
Patois: Bring di salt an peppa.
English: Bring the salt and pepper.