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1. Hotta


English Translation

Hotter


Definition

Something that is more intense or heated, either literally or figuratively.


Example Sentences

Patois: Di sun a get hotta everyday.
English: The sun is getting hotter every day.



posted on November 21, 2024

2. Strika


English Translation

Striker


Definition

A football player who mainly scores goals


Example Sentences

Patois: Di strika score di winning goal.
English: The striker scored the winning goal.



posted on November 21, 2024

3. Tinka


English Translation

Thinker


Definition

Someone who thinks deeply or carefully.


Example Sentences

Patois: Mi bredda a real tinkah, always a study tings.
English: My brother is a real thinker, always studying things.



posted on November 20, 2024

4. Matcha


English Translation

Matcher


Definition

Something that goes well with another thing


Example Sentences

Patois: Dis shoes a di perfect matcha fi di dress.
English: These shoes are the perfect match for the dress.



posted on November 20, 2024

5. Makka


English Translation

Thistle/Sticker


Definition

A thorny plant or something sharp that sticks into things.


Example Sentences

Patois: Di makka prickle mi foot when mi walk.
English: The thistle pricked my foot when I walked.



posted on November 19, 2024