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Get the BundlePatois: Shi deh a work.
English: She is at work.
Patois: Shi a pretty woman.
English: She is a pretty woman.
Patois: Shi go a di shop.
English: She went to the store.
Patois: Shi seh shi nah cum bak til tomorrow
English: She said she's not coming back until tomorrow
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