Supermarket
Patois: Wi need fi guh a di supa maakit lata.
English: We need to go to the supermarket later.
Liquor store / local pub
Patois: Dem always chill a di rum bar pon Frideh nite.
English: They always hang out at the bar on Friday nights.
Ackee and saltfish
Patois: Mi luv ackee ah saltfish fi breakfast.
English: I love ackee and saltfish for breakfast.
Jerk chicken
Patois: Wi buy jerk chicken fram di jerk man.
English: We bought jerk chicken from the street vendor.
Curried goat
Patois: Curry goat nice wid white rice.
English: Curried goat is very nice with white rice.