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Friday, August 12, 2011

what does banmwen mean

ban mwen - give me
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bay → to give


You will see the Haitian creole word "bay" written three different ways:
Bay, ba, & ban

"ban" is used before Haitian Creole pronouns "mwen" "m" "nou" & "n".
Example:
Li ban mwen yon liv. 
He gives me a book.

Li ban m yon liv.
He gives me a book.

Li ban nou yon liv.
He gives us a book.

Li ban n yon liv.
He gives us a book.

"ba" comes almost exclusively before Haitian Creole pronouns "ou" "li" "yo".
Example:
Mwen ba ou yon liv.
I give you a book.

Mwen ba li yon liv.
I give her a book.

Mwen ba yo yon liv.
I give them a book.

Then,You may use "ba" or "bay" most anywhere else.
Example:
Jezi bay lavi. 
Jesus gives life.

Bay Joel liv la.
Give the book to Joel.

Revanj bay satisfaksyon
Revenge gives (brings) gratification
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