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Runna
English Translation
Runner
Definition
Someone who runs
Example Sentence
Patois: Di runna dem reach di line quick.
English: The runners reached the line quickly.
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English Translation
Runner
Definition
Someone who runs, whether for sport or errands.
Example Sentence
Patois: Shi a fast runna, always a win race.
English: She’s a fast runner, always winning races.
English Translation
Runner
Definition
Someone who runs, particularly in track and field
Example Sentence
Patois: Wi have some a di fastest runna inna di world.
English: We have some of the fastest runners in the world.
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