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"english": "Depending on how we want to handle a situation. We can switch from English to Patwa or even to Rasta talk for a positive vibe; or sayings, if we want to impart wisdom. We make up new words right on the spot to add to our cultural melting pot of language which makes Patwa so sweet; even the sound we make when we suck our teeth […]",
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"text": "“Depen'in 'pon how wi waan fi deal wid a matta\nwi can switch fram English to Patwa\nor reach fi Rasta fi a positive vibe;\n or proverbs, fi some wisdom prescribe.\nWi mek up new wud right 'pon di spot\n to add to wi cultural meltin' pot\n of language dat mek Patwa so sweet,\neven di soun' when we kiss we teet' […]”",
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