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Thursday, November 17, 2011

Why do I see the term "Se pou nou" so much. What does it mean?

The expression is not just about "Se pou nou".
"Nou" is just one of the pronouns used with it.

The expression is about "Se pou... - must, to have to"

Remember, There might be other pronouns placed after "Se pou..."
Example:
Se pou nou → we must
Se pou yo → they must
Se pou li → he/she must

Check out the following examples:

Se pou nou ale kounye a.
We must go now.

or

Se pou li ale kounye a.
He must go now.

or

Se pou Lilian ale kounye a.
Lilian must go now.

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2 comments:

  1. Mandaly,
    I love your website and all of us at the partnership use it between trips to study Creole. I am on you waiting list and hope to get into a class soon. Thanks so much for your help. Please visit our website as well.
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    Deb Griffin

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  2. Mèsi anpil.
    I will visit your website :)

    Pase bon jounen.

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