Overstand
English Translation
Definition
Example Sentence
Patois: Mi nuh overstand wah yuh seh,suh mi cyaah respond.
English: i don't understand what you said,so i can't talk respond
Patois: Mi nuh overstand wah yuh seh,suh mi cyaah respond.
English: i don't understand what you said,so i can't talk respond
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Get the BundlePatois: Yuh overstand wah mi waah seh?
English: Do you understand what I want to say?
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