Tuesday, October 11, 2011

"so that" or "in order to" - Would that be "pou"? As in, "Give me your number so that I can call you."

Yes, you are correct. It would be pou.
Sometimes you will see a variation of "so that I can" → "pou m ka", "pou m kapab"

1. Give me your number so that I can call you.
    Ban m nimewo w pou m ka rele w.

2. Put your shoes on so that we can go.
    Mete soulye w pou nou ale.

3. Hurry up so that we're not late.
    Prese vit pou nou pa anreta.

4. Move away so that we can get through.
    Rale kò w pou nou ka pase.

5. Take your clothes off so that the doctor may examine you.
    Retire rad ou pou doktè a egzaminen ou.

6. Close your eyes so that I may kiss you.
    Fèmen zye w pou m anbrase w.

7. Put your glasses on so that you can see better.
    Mete linèt ou pou ou ka wè mye.

8. Turn on the light so that I can see where I'm going.
    Limen limyè a pou m ka wè kote m prale.

Note:  I have used a lot of contractions in these sentences.
m contraction for mwen.
w contraction for ou

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