Latest Additions on Jamaican Patwah

1. Pak

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English Translation

Pack

Definition

To gather or collect things into a container

Example Sentences

Patois: Mi pak mi bag fi di trip.
English: I packed my bag for the trip.

posted on January 29, 2025

2. Unlak

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English Translation

Unlock

Definition

To open or release a lock

Example Sentences

Patois: Mi unlak di gate fi dem.
English: I unlocked the gate for them.

posted on January 28, 2025

3. Flak

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English Translation

flock

Definition

A group, often of birds or people

Example Sentences

Patois: A flak a bird fly pass.
English: A flock of birds flew by.

posted on January 27, 2025

4. Mak

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English Translation

Mock

Definition

To imitate or make fun of

Example Sentences

Patois: Dem mak him accent.
English: They made fun of his accent.

posted on January 26, 2025

5. Stak

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English Translation

Stock

Definition

Supply of items

Example Sentences

Patois: Di shap run out a stak.
English: The shop ran out of stock.

posted on January 25, 2025

6. Shak

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English Translation

Shock

Definition

To cause surprise or astonishment

Example Sentences

Patois: Di news shak everybody.
English: The news shocked everyone.

posted on January 24, 2025

7. Nak

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English Translation

Knock

Definition

To strike a surface to make a sound

Example Sentences

Patois: Mi hear a nak pan di door.
English: I heard a knock on the door.

posted on January 22, 2025

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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