girl
Noun indicating a female child or young woman.
Patois: Di gyal a dance.
English: The girl is dancing.
upon
Alternative preposition for location or state.
Patois: Di weight pan mi shoulder.
English: The weight is upon my shoulder.
gossip
Verb meaning to talk excessively or spread rumors.
Patois: Nuh labba-labba suh much.
English: Don't gossip so much.
eat
Verb meaning to consume food.
Patois: Mi ago nyam dinna.
English: I am going to eat dinner.
father
Noun indicating a paternal figure or older man.
Patois: Mi pupa tell mi so.
English: My father told me so.