English Translation
Example Sentence
Patois: Mi rate yuh fram long time, yuh nuh.
English: I have respect for you from a long time, you know.
Patois: Mi rate yuh fram long time, yuh nuh.
English: I have respect for you from a long time, you know.
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Get the BundlePatois: Mi rate yuh fi yuh kindness
English: I admire you for your kindness
Patois: Mi rate yuh, bredda. Yuh always stay true to yourself
English: I respect you, brother. You always stay true to yourself
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