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Patois: Shi gi mi waah prisent fi mi birthday.
English: She gave me a present for my birthday.
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Example Sentence
Patois: Im gi ar ah prezent.
English: He gave her a present.
English Translation
given
Example Sentence
Patois: It luk like him gi up
English: It looks like he’s given up
Example Sentence
Patois: Gi him di money dat yuh owe
English: Give him the money that you owe
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