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811. Dem


English Translation

Them


Definition

Used to refer to a specific group of nouns


Example Sentences

Patois: Dem yah shoes nice.
English: These shoes are nice.



posted on May 12, 2024

812. Yuh


English Translation

Your


Definition

Used to indicate possession by the person being addressed


Example Sentences

Patois: A yuh book dis?
English: Is this your book?



posted on May 12, 2024

813. fi


English Translation

For


Definition

Used to indicate the purpose of something or belonging


Example Sentences

Patois: Dat a fi mi.
English: That is mine.



posted on May 12, 2024

814. Wi


English Translation

Our


Definition

Used to indicate possession by a group including the speaker


Example Sentences

Patois: Wi house big.
English: Our house is big.



posted on May 12, 2024

815. Im


English Translation

His


Definition

Used to indicate possession by a male


Example Sentences

Patois: Im hat new.
English: His hat is new.



posted on May 12, 2024



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