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1. Fyah (Noun)


English Translation

Fire


Definition

The phenomenon of combustion manifested in light, flame, and heat


Example Sentences

Patois: Mek sure yuh out di fyah before yuh leave.
English: Make sure you put out the fire before you leave.


Related Words

Bangle , Claat , Ting , Macka ,



posted by anonymous on May 17, 2024


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2. Fyah (Noun)


English Translation

Fire


Definition

Fire, often used metaphorically to represent spiritual energy, passion, and transformation


Example Sentences

Patois: Mi heart blaze wid di fyah of Rastafari
English: My heart burns with the fire of Rastafari


Related Words

Babylon , Ball head , Blessed , Bobo dread ,



posted by anonymous on August 19, 2023


3. Fyah


English Translation

Fire


Example Sentences

Patois: Get di fyah unda control
English: Get the fire under control


Related Words

Bangle , Claat , Ting , Macka ,



posted by anonymous on July 11, 2019


4. Fyah (Noun)


English Translation

Fire


Example Sentences

(patois) Mi house ketch a fiah!
(english) My house caught fire!



posted by anonymous on April 25, 2013



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