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Tuesday, March 20, 2012

"by remote control" (e.g. She led our efforts by remote control.)

by remote control 
telegide (tay-lay-gee-day)

She led our efforts by remote control.
Li te telegide zefò nou.

do you feel better/

Do you feel better?
Eske ou santi w miyò?
Eske ou fè mye?

City

city → vil, lavil

Ask me anything

How do you say in creole ; Did you mean...?

Did you mean...?
Eske ou vle di ...?
Eske ou te vle di ...?

Monday, March 19, 2012

(The Refrain for How Great Thou Art) Then sings my soul my Savior God to Thee how great Thou art

Kè:
Nan mwen chante nan ou Bondye pisan
Ala ou gran! Ala ou gran!
Nan mwen chante nan ou Bondye pisan
Ala ou gran! Ala ou gran!

Ask me anything

you don't have to do it (in creole)

You don't have to do it.
Ou pa bezwen fè l.

Mandaly, forget koutzam, it's "kout zam" = gunfire, as in "opened fire"

Yes, "kout zam" is about exchanging gunfire.

He opened fire.
Li koumanse tire.
Li voye kout zam.
Li ouvè kout zam (yes :)
Kout zam fè mikalaw! (best one)

wap frape nou anform isit la (what is this in English)

Based on context, it could mean any number of things.
It has to do, with people chilling with other people.
I cannot be specific unless I know the situation.

how do you say my babies in creole

my babies → bebe mwen yo

how to say grass

grass → gazon, zèb

How do you say "Ashley and Clay will be here on Wednesday?"

Ashley ak Clay ap la mèkredi.
or
Ashley ak Clay va la mèkredi.

What does new pa la mean? (spelling)

You mean: Nou pa la? → We're not here.

le m di "neg lakay" kisa sa vle di? please, just in few words

Nèg lakay → a man who remains true/faithful to his roots where ever he is.

Ask me anything

who am i?

Who am I? → Kilès mwen ye?