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1. Sista


English Translation

Sister


Definition

A female sibling


Example Sentences

Patois: Mi sista a study fi har exam.
English: My sister is studying for her exam.


Related Words

Sista , Daughta , nana , Mada ,



posted by anonymous on May 13, 2024


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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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Other Definitions of "Sista"

2. Sista


English Translation

Sister


Definition

A term of endearment for a female friend or sibling


Example Sentences

Patois: Sista,wi a fren fi years.
English: Sister, we've been friends for years.


Related Words

Blacks , Bigga , Fatah , Peas Head ,



posted by anonymous on December 2, 2023


. Sista Pictures


The Olsen Twins Serena and Venus Williams
3. Sista (Noun)


English Translation

Sister


Definition

Refers to a female sibling.


Example Sentences

Patois: "Mi sista and I are best friends."
English: "My sister and I are best friends."


Related Words

Sista , Daughta , nana , Mada ,



posted by anonymous on June 16, 2023


. Sista Pictures


The Olsen Twins Serena and Venus Williams
4. Sista


English Translation

Sister


Example Sentences

Patois: A mi sista
English: She's my sister


Related Words

Daughta , nana , Mada , Sista ,



posted by anonymous on June 1, 2023


. Sista Pictures


The Olsen Twins Serena and Venus Williams
5. Sista (Noun)


English Translation

Sister


Example Sentences

(patois) Which one a dem a yu sistah?
(english) Which one of them is your sister?


Related Words

Babylon , Ball head , Blessed , Bobo dread ,



posted by anonymous on April 25, 2013


. Sista Pictures


The Olsen Twins Serena and Venus Williams

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