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Tuesday, September 13, 2011

So. When do you use kidonk, tèlman and konsa?

Kidonk → thus, so, therefore, hence

So, you don't say hello to me anymore?
Kidonk, ou pa di m bonjou ankò?

My wife kicked me out, therefore I'm homeless.
Madanm mwen mete m deyò, kidonk mwen san kay.

You spilled my cocktail, so you owe me a drink.
Ou jete kòktèl mwen an, kidonk ou dwe m yon bweson.


Tèlman → so much, so extremely

I am so sad, I can't even eat.
Mwen tèlman tris, mwen pa menm ka manje.

I miss you so much, I dream about you everyday.
Mwen tèlman sonje w, mwen reve ou chak jou.

This dog is so small, he can't even bark.
Chyen sa tèlman piti, li pa menm ka jape.


Konsa → like this, in this manner, like so, just like that, as such


Do it like this.
Fè sa konsa.

She ran like this.
Li kouri konsa.

My mom told me (in this manner):  Cross your legs when you sit.
Manman m di m konsa: Kwaze pye w lè w chita.

2 comments:

  1. Thank you, Mandaly. Your explanation helps a lot. I was confused about when to use these words. Mesi anpil!

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  2. Nice! Geat to hear that!
    Pase yon bon jounen!

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