not
General negative marker used to negate a statement.
Patois: It nuh haat todeh.
English: It is not hot today.
on
Preposition indicating position atop a surface.
Patois: Di glass deh pan di table.
English: The glass is on the table.
heart
Noun describing the organ or emotional center (long vowel).
Patois: Mi haart a jump faas.
English: My heart is jumping fast.
dark
Adjective describing absence of light (long vowel).
Patois: Di room daak.
English: The room is dark.
bother
Verb meaning to annoy or cause distress.
Patois: Nuh badda vex mi.
English: Don't bother to anger me.