Aks

[aks]

Definition

To ask.

Example Sentences

Patois:
Aks him if him want any food.
English:
Ask him if he wants any food.

Patois:
Mi a-go aks di teacher fi help mi wid di homework.
English:
I am going to ask the teacher to help me with the homework.

Usage Tip

Standard Patois verb for "ask", retaining historical metathesis common in English dialects and Caribbean Creoles.

Patois Synonym: ax
English Synonym: ask

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