Latest Additions on Jamaican Patwah

1. Rak

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English Translation

Rock

Definition

To move back and forth or side to side

Example Sentences

Patois: Mi rak di baby fi sleep.
English: I rocked the baby to sleep.

posted on January 21, 2025

2. Lak

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English Translation

Lock

Definition

To secure with a lock

Example Sentences

Patois: Mi lak di door before mi leff.
English: I locked the door before I left.

posted on January 20, 2025

3. Staak

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English Translation

Stalk

Definition

To follow or pursue sneakily

Example Sentences

Patois: Dem staak di singer fi autograph.
English: They followed the singer for an autograph.

posted on January 19, 2025

4. Chaak

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English Translation

Chalk

Definition

White material used for writing on boards

Example Sentences

Patois: Di teacha use chaak pon di board.
English: The teacher used chalk on the board.

posted on January 18, 2025

5. Bakwud

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English Translation

Backward

Definition

Moving towards the back

Example Sentences

Patois: Him tep bakwud.
English: He stepped backward.

posted on January 15, 2025

6. Cowad

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English Translation

Coward

Definition

Someone lacking bravery

Example Sentences

Patois: Him act lak a cowad.
English: He’s acting like a coward.

posted on January 13, 2025

7. Laad

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English Translation

Lard

Definition

Animal fat used in cooking

Example Sentences

Patois: Mi granny use laad fi fry.
English: My grandmother uses lard for frying.

posted on January 11, 2025

8. Backyaad

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English Translation

Backyard

Definition

The area behind a house

Example Sentences

Patois: Wi a chill inna di backyaad.
English: We’re relaxing in the backyard.

posted on January 10, 2025

9. Hazad

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English Translation

Danger

Definition

Something dangerous or risky

Example Sentences

Patois: Di road hav nuff hazad.
English: The road has many hazards.

posted on January 9, 2025

10. Discaad

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English Translation

Discard

Definition

To throw something away

Example Sentences

Patois: Mi haffi discaad di rubbish.
English: I need to throw away the garbage.

posted on January 14, 2025

11. Standaad

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English Translation

Standard

Definition

Level of quality or attainment

Example Sentences

Patois: Dat a di standaad fi di job.
English: That’s the standard for the job.

posted on January 7, 2025

12. Rewaad

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English Translation

Reward

Definition

Something given in recognition of service or achievement

Example Sentences

Patois: Di police get a rewaad fi di arrest.
English: The police received a reward for the arrest.

posted on January 6, 2025