Cracker
A type of snack.
Patois: Mi nyam some cracka wid cheese.
English: I ate some crackers with cheese.
Leader
Someone who leads
Patois: She a di leada a di team.
English: She’s the leader of the team.
Shelter
A place providing protection or someone who offers protection.
Patois: Mi find shelta from di rain unda di tree.
English: I found shelter from the rain under the tree.
Runner
Someone who runs
Patois: Di runna dem reach di line quick.
English: The runners reached the line quickly.
Swimmer
Someone who swims, often in a competitive or recreational way.
Patois: She a di best swimma inna di team.
English: She’s the best swimmer on the team.