Trini Sayings
What does the expression: "Every bread have a cheese" mean.
Even the most unattractive person is bound to find a soul mate
This is the most popular street food on the island and is filled with channa , topped with various sauces such as pepper sauce, chandon beni sauce, tamarind sauce, and coconut chutney, grated cucumber, or kuchela.
Doubles
How many Spanish congregations are there in Trinidad?
3 Congregations. St James, Curepe & Cunupia.
What is the largest river in Trinidad and Tobago.
Caroni River
This large flat bladed knife used for agricultural and utilitarian purposes is known as the Machete. In Trinidad we refer to it as what?
Cutlass
What does the expression: "To boil down like bhaji" mean?
This means that a person cools down abruptly after being explosively angry
This snack is made with dasheen leaves, yellow split pea flour, turmeric, and a variety of spices.
Saheena
What is the total number of Jehovah's Witnesses in Trinidad and Tobago Branch Territory? Guess the approx. number.
10,221
This park is the largest roundabout in the world and is also the center stage of Trinidad carnival, steel pan and other forms of entertainment.
Queens Park Savannah
This animal is known as a dragon fly, but in Trinidad we call it……
Batimamselle
What does the expression: "Crapaud smoke yuh pipe" mean?
This means that you’re in big trouble
This dish is made with cornmeal and stuffed with beef, pork, chicken, or a mix of all. Finally, it is wrapped in banana leaves and steamed.
Pastelles
Despite a global pandemic, how many persons were baptized in 2020? (a)75. (b)193. (c)291
(c) 291
This island was known for housing lepers many years ago and today, it remains mostly uninhabited. Now its just a place ppl occasionally visit for a day trip ddi.
Chacacacarye
A flat kitchen tool is made from cast iron or steel and is used to prepare popular Indian dishes in Trinidad.
Tawah
What does the expression: "Cockroach have no right in fowl party" mean?
A person shouldn’t push where they are not wanted or where they do not belong, especially if they’re not of a particular social class.
This drink has a bitter after taste and some claim that it lowers blood pressure and relieves arthritis.
Mauby
Guess the total number of congregations of JW in Trinidad & Tobago. (a)125 (b)132 or (c)159
(b) 132
This mountainous village is located on one of the highest points of the Northern Range in Trinidad. Residents have traditionally been farmers, producing herbs like chives, thyme and parsley, as well as vegetables like tomatoes and yams.
Paramin
This hand held musical instrument is made from dried calabash and is mainly used during the parang season. It is known in some countries as the Maracus.
Chac Chac
What does the expression: "I wasn’t invited to the wedding so doh invite me to the funeral. " mean?
A bitter remark used by someone who feels slighted. They weren’t invited during the good times so don’t expect them to come to your rescue during the bad times
Vegetables are stewed in coconut milk until it is absorbed and just a little coconut oil is left in the bottom of the pan. Breadfruit is often used when cooking this meal.
Oil Down
First Kingdom Hall in Trinidad was built where and in what year?
San Fernando. 1940
This village is located along the North Coast and has a French Name. It is home to Paria Beach and Waterfall.
Blanchisseuse
La Brea, located in south Trinidad is a Spanish wording meaning what?
Pitch