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English Translation
can't
Definition
cannot or can't
Example Sentence
Patois: Him cyaan dweet
English: He cannot do it.
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Other Definitions
English Translation
can't
Example Sentence
Patois: Mi cyaan believe a dat Jimmy duh
English: I can't believe that Jimmy did that
English Translation
can't
Example Sentence
Patois: I cyaan guh deh caw ah place of babylon
English: I can't go there because that's the place of babylon
English Translation
can’t
Example Sentence
Patois: Wah mek yuh cyaan cum todeh?
English: Why can’t you come today?
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