Instructor
A person who teaches a skill
Patois: Di Instructa a teach wi fi swim.
English: The instructor is teaching us to swim.
Successful person
Someone who is successful or excels
Patois: Di shella a di class get straight A’s.
English: The successful person of the class got straight A’s.
Mixed dish
A dish where all ingredients are cooked together
Patois: Sunday dinner a one pot.
English: Sunday dinner is a mixed dish.
Barracuda
A large predatory fish
Patois: Di coota dem a dangerous fi swimma.
English: The barracudas are dangerous for swimmers.
Match
A small stick used for lighting a fire
Patois: Use di fyah stick fi light di coal stove.
English: Use the match to light the coal stove.