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Get the BundlePatois: Dem seh dem go bill eh house
English: They say they're going to build the house
Patois: Yow! Yuh need fi bill
English: Hey! You need to chill
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The question of whether Jamaican Patois is merely "broken English" often sparks lively debate. At first glance, this language might seem perplexing, with its unique pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary.
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