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1. Pak


English Translation

Pack


Definition

To gather or collect things into a container


Example Sentences

Patois: Mi pak mi bag fi di trip.
English: I packed my bag for the trip.



posted on January 29, 2025


2. Unlak


English Translation

Unlock


Definition

To open or release a lock


Example Sentences

Patois: Mi unlak di gate fi dem.
English: I unlocked the gate for them.



posted on January 28, 2025


3. Flak


English Translation

flock


Definition

A group, often of birds or people


Example Sentences

Patois: A flak a bird fly pass.
English: A flock of birds flew by.



posted on January 27, 2025


4. Mak


English Translation

Mock


Definition

To imitate or make fun of


Example Sentences

Patois: Dem mak him accent.
English: They made fun of his accent.



posted on January 26, 2025


5. Stak


English Translation

Stock


Definition

Supply of items


Example Sentences

Patois: Di shap run out a stak.
English: The shop ran out of stock.



posted on January 25, 2025


6. Shak


English Translation

Shock


Definition

To cause surprise or astonishment


Example Sentences

Patois: Di news shak everybody.
English: The news shocked everyone.



posted on January 24, 2025






7. Nak


English Translation

Knock


Definition

To strike a surface to make a sound


Example Sentences

Patois: Mi hear a nak pan di door.
English: I heard a knock on the door.



posted on January 22, 2025


8. Rak


English Translation

Rock


Definition

To move back and forth or side to side


Example Sentences

Patois: Mi rak di baby fi sleep.
English: I rocked the baby to sleep.



posted on January 21, 2025


9. Lak


English Translation

Lock


Definition

To secure with a lock


Example Sentences

Patois: Mi lak di door before mi leff.
English: I locked the door before I left.



posted on January 20, 2025


10. Staak


English Translation

Stalk


Definition

To follow or pursue sneakily


Example Sentences

Patois: Dem staak di singer fi autograph.
English: They followed the singer for an autograph.



posted on January 19, 2025


11. Chaak


English Translation

Chalk


Definition

White material used for writing on boards


Example Sentences

Patois: Di teacha use chaak pon di board.
English: The teacher used chalk on the board.



posted on January 18, 2025


12. Bakwud


English Translation

Backward


Definition

Moving towards the back


Example Sentences

Patois: Him tep bakwud.
English: He stepped backward.



posted on January 15, 2025