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River
Definition
A large natural stream of water
Example Sentence
Patois: Wi a go swim a di riva.
English: We’re going to swim in the river.
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English Translation
River
Example Sentence
Patois: Mi ah guh dung ah di riva
English: I'm going down by the river
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