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Wednesday, June 22, 2011

Can, Be able to, may → ka, kab, or kapab

ka, kab, and kapab - they are all different ways to say 'can',
'may', 'might' and 'be able to' in Haitian Creole.


Ka and kab are some contracted forms for kapab


1.  I can speak Creole. - M ka pale Kreyòl.


2. We can read. - Nou ka li.


3. I can't understand you. - M pa ka konprann ou.


4. We may come to see you. → Nou ka vin wè w.


5.  He may well be a crook. → Li ka byen yon vòlò (or vòlè)


6.  Yes, we can. - Wi, nou kapab.


7.  I cannot believe this. - M pa ka kwè sa.


8.  If I get paid on Friday, I might go on the trip with you.
     Si'm touche vandredi, m ka ale nan vwayaj la avèk ou.

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