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01
Added June 8, 2026 By anonymous
English Translation

yours

Definition

phrase meaning belonging to you all.

Example Sentences

Patois: Di bag dem a fi unu.
English: The bags are yours.

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02
Added June 8, 2026 By anonymous
English Translation

yours

Definition

phrase meaning belonging to you.

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Patois: Di seat a fi yu.
English: The seat is yours.

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03
Added June 8, 2026 By anonymous
English Translation

hers

Definition

phrase meaning belonging to her.

Example Sentences

Patois: Di kyaar a fi har.
English: The car is hers.

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04
Added June 8, 2026 By anonymous
English Translation

fisher

Definition

A person who catches fish.

Example Sentences

Patois: Di fisha gone a sea.
English: The fisher went to sea.

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05
Added June 8, 2026 By anonymous
English Translation

himself

Definition

Reflexive form of im.

Example Sentences

Patois: Im wash di kyaar im self.
English: He washed the car himself.

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06
Added June 8, 2026 By anonymous
English Translation

myself

Definition

Reflexive form of mi.

Example Sentences

Patois: Mi duh it mi self.
English: I did it myself.

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