chrai

English Definition

try

Etymology

• (Derived from English try; compare Belizean Creole chrai.)

Examples

• "Den di Uoli Spirit tek Jiizas iina di dezot so di devl kuda chrai fi mek im du rang."

  Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil.

Where you'd hear it

These tags describe the situations or styles of speech where this word commonly appears — for example at church, in everyday chat, or in dancehall lyrics.

• Religious Heard in church, Bible reading, prayer, or spiritual gatherings.
• Formal Careful, written-style speech — less slang, more like a sermon or official text.