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721. Janga


English Translation

Crayfish


Definition

Small freshwater lobsters


Example Sentences

Patois: Janga soup nice pon a cold day.
English: Crayfish soup is nice on a cold day.



posted on June 12, 2024

722. Naseberry Bwoy


English Translation

Fruit bat


Definition

A type of bat that eats fruits


Example Sentences

Patois: Naseberry bwoy dem a fly out a dusk.
English: The fruit bats are flying out at dusk.



posted on June 12, 2024

723. Buckit


English Translation

Bucket


Definition

A container for carrying liquids


Example Sentences

Patois: Fetch some wata inna di buckit.
English: Fetch some water in the bucket.



posted on June 12, 2024

724. Pepper light


English Translation

Fairy lights


Definition

Small lights, sometimes associated with spiritual presences


Example Sentences

Patois: Pepper light flicker when duppy near.
English: The fairy lights flicker when a ghost is near.



posted on June 12, 2024

725. Guh chru


English Translation

Go through


Definition

To proceed through an area or opening


Example Sentences

Patois: Guh chru di door an tun lef
English: Go through the door and turn left



posted on June 12, 2024