what is 'can't' in creole

can't → pa kapab

Kapab can be written in Creole as ka, kab, or kapab, please, click on the link.

I can't speak.
Mwen pa ka pale.
Mwen pa kab pale
or
Mwen pa kapab pale.


You can't do that to us.
Ou pa ka fè nou sa.
Ou pa kab fè nou sa.
or
Ou pa kapab fè nou sa.

Can, Be able to, may → ka, kab, or kapab

ka, kab, and kapab - they are all different ways to say 'can',
'may', 'might' and 'be able to' in Haitian Creole.


Ka and kab are some contracted forms for kapab


1.  I can speak Creole. - M ka pale Kreyòl.


2. We can read. - Nou ka li.


3. I can't understand you. - M pa ka konprann ou.


4. We may come to see you. → Nou ka vin wè w.


5.  He may well be a crook. → Li ka byen yon vòlò (or vòlè)


6.  Yes, we can. - Wi, nou kapab.


7.  I cannot believe this. - M pa ka kwè sa.


8.  If I get paid on Friday, I might go on the trip with you.
     Si'm touche vandredi, m ka ale nan vwayaj la avèk ou.