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English Translation
while
Example Sentence
Patois: Im read eh buk waail im a wait fi di bus.
English: He read a book while waiting for the bus.
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English Translation
while
Example Sentence
Patois: Mi laik fi lisn tu muzik waail mi kook.
English: I like to listen to music while I cook.
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