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Definitions of "Nyam"


6. Nyam play audio


English Translation

eat


Example Sentences

Patois: Yuh got any food fi nyam?
English: Do you have any food to eat?



posted by Greenllabel on February 25, 2017


7. Nyam (Verb) play audio


English Translation

Eat


Example Sentences

Patois: Yuh nyam too much
English: You eat too much.



posted by trulyredd on March 11, 2016


8. Nyam play audio


English Translation

eat


Definition

to eat


Example Sentences

Patois: Mi nuh nyam fram mawnin
English: I have not eaten since morning



posted by Oscar on April 30, 2015


9. Nyam play audio


English Translation

Eat


Definition

The act of ingesting food into your stomach via your mouth.


Example Sentences

Patois: Mi waah nyam sum bikkle.
English: I want to eat some food



posted by CongoKalungaGangalee on December 28, 2013


10. Nyam (Verb) play audio


English Translation

Eat


Example Sentences

(patois) Yu nuffi nyam dat
(english) You must not eat that



posted by anonymous on April 25, 2013




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