Sister
A female sibling
Patois: Mi sista a study fi har exam.
English: My sister is studying for her exam.
One of the key elements of the Rastafari language is the use of what is called "Iyaric," a form of Jamaican Patois that is considered to be the "holy language" of Rastafarians. Iyaric, also known as Dread Talk, is the Rastafari language created in defiance of English as an imposed colonial language that facilitated the loss of African languages among enslaved Afro-Caribbeans.
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A term of endearment for a female friend or sibling
Patois: Sista,wi a fren fi years.
English: Sister, we've been friends for years.
Sister
Refers to a female sibling.
Patois: "Mi sista and I are best friends."
English: "My sister and I are best friends."
Sister
Patois: A mi sista
English: She's my sister
Sister
(patois) Which one a dem a yu sistah?
(english) Which one of them is your sister?
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