Phrasebook

Phrases as speakers actually say them, next to the English. These are hand-written, not machine output — useful as a check on the translator, and as a way to see where the two creoles converge and where they part company.

Trouble & urgency

13 phrases
English
Jamaican Patois
Help me, please
Patois Help mi, pliiz
There is a problem
Patois Wi have a problem
Call the police
Patois Call di police
I am sick
Patois Mi sick
Where is the hospital?
Patois Weh di hospital deh?
Leave me alone
Patois Lef mi alone
I do not understand
Patois Mi nuh ovastan
Speak slowly, please
Patois Chat slow, pliiz
My head is aching
Patois Mi head a hurt mi
Stop disturbing me
Patois Stop bodda mi
Someone stole my phone
Patois Smaddy tief mi phone
Be quiet!
Patois Hush!
Call a doctor
Patois Call di docta

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