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Definitions of "Lef"

Spelling Variations : lef,


1. Lef


English Translation

Left


Definition

Direction opposite of right


Example Sentences

Patois: Turn lef afta yuh go ova di bridge
English: Turn left after you go over the bridge


Related Words

Roun deh suh , Ova deh suh , Unda deh suh , seet it ova deh suh ,



posted by anonymous on May 11, 2024


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Other Definitions of "Lef"

2. Lef (Verb)


English Translation

Leave


Example Sentences

Patois: Leff it to him
English: Leave it to him



posted by anonymous on March 1, 2023


3. Lef (Adjective)


English Translation

left


Example Sentences

Patois: It deh pon di leff side
English: It's on the left side



posted by anonymous on September 5, 2019


4. Lef (Verb)


English Translation

Leave/Left


Example Sentences

(patois) John leff fram yesideh
(english) John left from yesterday



posted by anonymous on April 25, 2013





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