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Ketch
English Translation
catch
Definition
Verb meaning to capture intercept or arrive at.
Example Sentence
Patois: Mi wi ketch di bus.
English: I will catch the bus.
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Other Definitions
English Translation
reach
Definition
Verb meaning to arrive at a specific destination.
Example Sentence
Patois: We ketch a di beach.
English: We reached the beach.
English Translation
Catch
Definition
To reach in time or to meet
Example Sentence
Patois: Ketch di early bus
English: Catch the early bus
English Translation
Catch
Definition
To reach in time or to meet
Example Sentence
Patois: Ketch di bus a di terminal
English: Catch the bus at the terminal
English Translation
caught
Example Sentence
Patois: Mi jus ketch him
English: I just caught him
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