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Definitions of "Cyaan"


1. Cyaan verified definition (Verb) play audio


English Translation

can't


Definition

cannot or can't


Example Sentences

Patois: Him cyaan dweet
English: He cannot do it.



posted by DeevahDiWarthog01 on March 14, 2016


2. Cyaan play audio


English Translation

can't


Example Sentences

Patois: Mi cyaan believe a dat Jimmy duh
English: I can't believe that Jimmy did that



posted by anonymous on November 9, 2022


3. Cyaan play audio


English Translation

can't


Definition

can't


Example Sentences

Patois: I cyaan guh deh caw ah place of babylon
English: I can't go there because that's the place of babylon



posted by anane.desire on October 3, 2016


4. Cyaan play audio


English Translation

can’t


Example Sentences

Patois: Wah mek yuh cyaan cum todeh?
English: Why can’t you come today?



posted by anonymous on September 30, 2013





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