zafè 'k gade w (or Zafè pa'w) → expression that means it's your business, you're on your own, on your own head be it
1. Si w vle kontinye kouri motosiklèt la san pwotèj, zafè pa'w. Men, pa di nou pa't pale w.
If you want to continue riding the motorcycle without a helmet, on your own head be it. But don't say we didn't warn you.
2. Si ou vle al mache nan lari danjere a leswa, zafè k gade w.
If you want to continue riding the motorcycle without a helmet, on your own head be it. But don't say we didn't warn you.
2. Si ou vle al mache nan lari danjere a leswa, zafè k gade w.
If you want to go walk the dangerous streets at night, it's on your head.
3. Si m vle kontinye wè mesye marye a, zafè pa'm.
Si m vle kontinye wè mesye marye a, zafè k gade m.
If I want to continue seeing the married man, it's my business.
4. Si l vle kite lekòl, zafè k gade l.
If he wants to drop out of school, it's on his head.
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3. Si m vle kontinye wè mesye marye a, zafè pa'm.
Si m vle kontinye wè mesye marye a, zafè k gade m.
If I want to continue seeing the married man, it's my business.
4. Si l vle kite lekòl, zafè k gade l.
If he wants to drop out of school, it's on his head.
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