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Monday, August 15, 2011

"It's a..." as in "It's a boy", "It's a good thing" - What is contraction for "Se yon...?

It's a...  → Se yon or S'on

S'on or son is contracted form of 'Se yon'

Example:
1. It's a boy.
    Se yon gason.  or
    S'on gason.

2. It's a girl.
    Se yon ti fi.   or
    S'on ti fi.

3.  It's a funny story.  I like to hear it.
     Se yon istwa komik.  Mwen ta renmen tande l.   or
     S'on istwa komik.  Mwen renmen tande l.

4.  Be very careful, it's a trap. 
     Fè anpil atansyon,  Se yon pyèj.  or      
     Fè anpil atansyon.  S'on pyèj.

5.  Life is a miracle!
     Lavi sa, se yon mirak!   or
     Lavi sa, s'on mirak!

6.  It's a shame!
     S'on wont!   or
     Se yon wont!

7.  This is a good thing!
     Sa se yon bon bagay!   or
     Sa s'on bon bagay!

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