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Patois: Mi a go mek ackee an saltfish dis mawnin.
English: I’m going to make ackee and saltfish this morning.
Patois: Mi a go mek ackee an saltfish dis mawnin.
English: I’m going to make ackee and saltfish this morning.
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Get the BundlePatois: Ackee and saltfish nice!
English: Ackee and saltfish are delicious!
Patois: Mi luv fi nyam ackee and saltfish fi mi breakfast.
English: I love to eat ackee and saltfish for breakfast.
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