This
Indicates a specific thing near the speaker
Patois: Dis book good fi read.
English: This book is good to read.
Grater Cake , Di , Dis , Dat ,
This
Used to identify a specific noun that is close in proximity
Patois: Dis mango sweetie!
English: This mango is sweet!
Grater Cake , Di , Dat , Dem ,
These
Patois: Dis a mi fievrit flowa dem.
English: These are my favorite flowers.
This
Patois: Dis a mi fievrit song.
English: This is my favorite song.
This
(patois) Dis nuh rite
(english) This is not right
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