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25 words and 2 phrases found.

Jamaican Creole English

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A
an
noun
A part of the body at the end of the arm, used for holding and touching things.

“So im se tu di man se, “Chrech out yu an.” Di man chrech out im an, an im an get beta.”

Then he told the man, “Hold out your hand.” The man held out his hand, and his hand was healed.

Also means
  1. hand

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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B
bai
prep
Used to show the person or thing that does something or to describe a position near something.

“Evribadi av di rait fi uon prapati bai demself ar wid ada piipl.”

Everyone has the right to own property alone as well as in association with others.

Also means
  1. by

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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bat[ˈbat]
noun
In Jamaica, this word is commonly used to refer to large moths that come out at night.

“Duppy bat still a fly like hawk.”

Black witch moths are still flying around like hawks.

Also means
  1. moth (nocturnal insect)

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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big[bɪɡ]
adj
Large in size or importance. It can also describe something happening to a great extent.

“weda unu likl ar big, priez im!”

whether you're small or big, praise him!

Also means
  1. big
  2. great; to a great extent

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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bot[bot]
prep
A conjunction used to introduce a statement that contrasts with what has just been said.

“Im waan unu nof taim, bot unu naa lisn.”

He warned you many times, but you didn't listen.

Also means
  1. but

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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C
chat[t͡ʃat]
verb
To speak with someone or to hold a conversation about a specific topic.

“Dem did a chat bout evriting wa apm.”

They talked about everything that happened.

Also means
  1. to talk about, to discuss

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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cyan[kjan]
verb
Used to say that someone is not able to do something or that something is not possible.

“Mi cyan go a town tidey.”

I cannot go to town today.

Also means
  1. cannot

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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D
dat[dat]
det
A word used to point to a specific thing or person that is further away from the speaker.

“Dat de pus a uol.”

That there cat is old.

Also means
  1. that

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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de
particle
This word is used before a verb to show that an action is happening right now.

“Im de kom.”

She is coming.

Also means
  1. present progressive tense marker used before verbs

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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did[did]
particle
A marker used to indicate that an action happened in the past.

“Im did wel rich. Nou im poor.”

He was very rich. Now he's poor.

Also means
  1. Marks the past tense.

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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die[die]
noun
The period of time from sunrise to sunset, or a full twenty-four hour period.

“Di neks die, dat a did di Sabat die”

The next day, which was the Sabbath day

Also means
  1. day

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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E
el[ɛl]
noun
A place or state of suffering and punishment.

“Aftaraal it beta fi luuz onggl wan badi paat, dan di wol a di badi get fling dong a el.”

After all, it is better to lose one body part than for the whole body to be thrown into hell.

Also means
  1. hell

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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F
fling[fliŋ]
verb
To toss or throw something with force.

“So im tel dem se, “Fling uova unu net pan di rait-an-said a di buot an unu wi fain som.””

So he said to them, "Cast the net on the right side of the boat, and you will find some."

Also means
  1. to throw, to cast

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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H
hama[ˈhama]
noun
hammer

“Paas di hama fi jraiv di niel.”

Pass the hammer to drive the nail.

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I
it[it]
pron
A pronoun used to refer to a thing or animal previously mentioned or easily identified.

“Di buk deh pan di tiebl, tek it.”

The book is on the table, take it.

Also means
  1. Third-person singular neuter pronoun: it
  2. Third-person singular neuter accusative pronoun: it
  3. it

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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J
Jamaica[d͡ʒʌˈmʲeːka]
name
The name of the island and country located in the Caribbean.

“Jamaica a wahn beautiful konchri.”

Jamaica is a beautiful country.

Also means
  1. Jamaica (an island and country in the Caribbean)

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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K
kyaapinta[kjaːˈpɪnta]
noun
carpenter

“Di kyaapinta a mek wahn nyuu desk fi di skuul.”

The carpenter is making a new desk for the school.

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M
man[man]
noun
Used to refer to an adult male person, though it can also be used broadly to refer to any person or friend regardless of gender.

“Dat no miin se man kyan du widout uman ar uman widout man, kaaz Gad neva mek dem fi du widout dem wan aneda.”

So then, I have to insist that in the Lord, neither is woman inferior to man nor is man inferior to woman.

Also means
  1. man (adult male human)
  2. a fellow, friend, person (of any gender)

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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me
pron
A variation of the personal pronoun 'mi', which means 'me' or 'my'.

“Di buk blong tu me.”

The book belongs to me.

Also means
  1. alternative spelling of mi

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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mi[ˈmɪ]
pron
A versatile pronoun used to mean I, me, or my depending on the context.

“Mi born a Westmoreland.”

I was born in Westmoreland.

Also means
  1. I
  2. me
  3. my

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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R
robot[ˈɹʷoː.bʌt]
noun
A vehicle operating as a taxi without the proper license. People often use these when they want to pay less than a licensed taxi fare.

“Mi n'ave nuh big money fi spen' pon taxi. See one robot a come deh. Mek wi tek it.”

I don't have a lot of money to spend on a cab. Here's an illegal taxi. Let's take that.

Also means
  1. illegal taxi

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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S
so[so]
conj
Used to describe to what extent something happens, or to show a result.

“Wa mek unu kip dis-ya ruum so chaka-chaka?”

Why do you keep this room so untidy?

Also means
  1. so

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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star
noun
An informal term used to address or refer to a friend or close companion.

“Jah know star, what dem ah try?”

God knows mate, what are they trying to do?

Also means
  1. A friend, a mate, a pal

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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T
tiicha[ˈtiːt͡ʃa]
noun
teacher

“Di tiicha a rait pahn di buod.”

The teacher is writing on the board.

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W
we
conj
Used to introduce a phrase that describes a person or thing mentioned earlier.

“Uman we a mada an pikni disorv speshal kier an elp.”

Mothers and children are entitled to special care and assistance.

Also means
  1. that

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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