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Wednesday, July 6, 2011

What's the difference between "applying makeup" and "applying for a job"? is it same translation for word "apply"?

To apply (to ask, to request) → aplike pou, fè demand pou
Example
1. apply for a visa card. - fè demand pou yon kat visa.
2. apply for a job. - aplike pou yon travay
3. apply for a social security card. - fè demand pou yon kat social
4. apply for a passport. - fè demand pou yon passpò

To apply (adminster, cover, put on, spread on) → mete
Example:
1. apply make-up on your face- mete makiyaj nan figi w.
2. apply the ointment on the wound - mete pomad la sou blesi a.
3. apply a bandaid on it. - mete yon panseman sou li.
4. apply a dressing on it. - mete yon bandaj sou li.
5. apply a condom for safety. - mete yon kapòt pou pwoteksyon.

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