Talk
To speak or have a conversation
Patois: Wi did a taak ‘bout di movie.
English: We were talking about the movie.
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Patois: Yuh need to taak up
English: You need to speak up
Talk
To speak or communicate between people.
Patois: Mi nuh taak tu mi fren in ah lang time.
English: I haven't talked to my friend in a long time.
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