Eske ou ta kapab di m si -poze san- ak -pran san- se menm? kile ou kapab itilize toude

Wi, mwen ta di yo gen menm definisyon.
Toulede vle di pou relaks, enpi rete trankil.

Poze san w.
Relax
Slow down
Take your time

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One of the definition for 'kouri' is 'to approach' - can you explain how that is? I've tried writing sentences and they don't quite make sense. Mwen kouri nan magazen an--I'm approaching the store?

If you mean I am running towards the store - I'm approaching the store - It makes sense
Unless you're talking about KOURI SOU which mean APPROACHING - running towards, moving towards, drawing near
You can say:
1.
Fanm nan ap kouri sou karantan e l poko vle marye.
The woman is approaching forty and she doesn't want to get married.

2.
M'ap kouri sou de jou depi m pa manje.
I approaching two days since I ate last.
It's been almost two days since I ate.

3.
N'ap kouri sou katrèdtan depi n'ap travay san yon ti kanpo.  An nou fè yon ti poze.
We're approaching fours hours working with a break.  Let's rest a little bit.

4.
Depi konbyen tan remèd ou fini?  M'ap kouri sou de semèn depi l fini.
How long ago did your medication run out?  It's been almost two weeks.

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Does it matter if I use anndan'm or nan mwen when I want to say 'within me'?

It will matter if you care about being specific.
And anndan mwen (inside of me, within me) and nan mwen (in me, within me) might be translated differently in different contexts and may not be interchangeable at that point.

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tradwi pou mwen souple:segne mwen pral pran lari-a, pran kontwol mechan yo pou mwen.

Seyè mwen pral pran lari-a, pran kontwòl  mechan yo pou mwen
Lord I'm going to take the streets, protect me from the wicked.
Lord I'm going out, protect me from harm

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How would you say "Just one life", as in we have just one life to live and make a difference.

Just one life
Yon sèl lavi a
oubyen
Yon sèl egzistans lan

We have just one life to  live and make a difference
Nou gen yon sèl lavi a pou n viv e fè yon diferans

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Is there a H. Creole phrase similar to the english "I'm sorry" or "Excuse me" with the meaning "I didn't hear you correctly."

Yes. We say, "Padon?"

TiWilJune 12, 2013 at 5:25 AM

A Haitian friend near Hinche gave me three ways to say this. They might carry some associations of politeness, formality, or social background...

1. En?
2. Padon?
3. Plètil?

-TiWil

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to "hang around"? as in "We used to hang around in his backyard"?

Hang around → pase tan, frekante; also rete

1. We used to hang around in his backyard.
     Nou te konn pase ti tan nan lakou li a.

2. Don't hang around these people.  
    Pa frekante moun sa yo.

3. We hanged around the room a little bit longer to see who would show up.
     Nou te fè yon rete yon ti tan anplis pou wè ki moun ki ta vini.

4.  We didn't hang around to talk to him much.  We were in a hurry.
     Nou pa't rete pale avè l twòp.  Nou te prese.

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I want to design an exam question of the following type: There are two columns of words shown. The children need to match the words on the left side with the words on the right side by drawing a line. How could I say this in kreyòl in a way that is easy for timoun to understand? Mèsi!

What is the connection between the words on the left side with the word on the right side? Are they synonyms? Antonyms?  That connection, if you are including it too, will be written in blue.

Ou kapab ekri:

Trase yon liy pou konnekte mo ki nan kolonn goch la ak mo ki nan kolonn dwat la.
oubyen
Trase yon liy pou konnekte mo ki nan kolonn goch la ak mo ki vle di menm bagay la nan kolonn dwat la.

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To say "The apostles may have given him the name Barnabas because he was warmhearted, kind, and helpful to others. We should be like him" in Kreyòl, Would you say ? - Apòt yo te ka ba l 'Banabas yo Non, paske li te chaleureux, kalite, ak itil bay lòt moun. Nou ta dwe tankou l ' I am not helped much by google translate sorry,

Google translate can be helpful -- sometimes :)
"The apostles may have given him the name Barnabas because  he was warmhearted, kind, and helpful to others. We should be like him"
"Petèt Apòt yo te ba l non Banabas la paske li te gen konpasyon ak bon kè, e li te sèvyab avèk tout moun. Nou ta dwe menm jan ak li."


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Bonjou! I am honored to have been asked to be a marenn (godmother) at a young girl's kindergarten graduation. I will not be in Haiti for the graduation but am wondering what might be expected of me, financially and/or otherwise. What would be appropriate for me to do? Thank you for your help!

The role of "marenn" in Haiti is usually that of a supporter, encourager, helper, patron or sponsor.  Since you cannot be present to encourage her, take pictures, or give her a pat on the back on the day she celebrates her achievement, you can send a gift.  The young little kindergarten graduate is probably looking forward first to summer vacation activities, then to her FIRST YEAR at school.  If you choose to give a gift, perhaps it could be some summer activity materials, a new backpack with lunchbox, or a nice pair of shoes.  You can never go wrong with shoes in Haiti :)

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Ifvyiu wanted to say Acts 1:8 tells us the global preaching work can not be done with out Jehovah's Holy Spirit Would you say? Travay 1:8 di n travay predikasyon mondyal pa ka fè ak soti Jewova Sentespri

A little correction.  Write instead:
Acts 1:8 tells us the global preaching work cannot be done without Jehovah's   Holy Spirit"
Travay 1:8 di nou travay predikasyon mondyal la pa ka fèt san Sentespri Jewova a.

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Is there a H. Creole equivalient to the phrase "No problem" in response to someone thanking you?

Yes.  We usually say, "Pa gen pwoblèm"

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in kreyol what does it mean when someone says "ou pap sis"

Ou p'ap sis → you'll be disappointed, you won't make it, you'll get nothing, you won't succeed

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how do you write this h.creole " she is clothed with strength and dignity ; she can laugh at the days to come. She speaks with wisdom and faithful instruction is on her tongue"

She is clothed with strength and  dignity ; she can laugh at the days to come. She speaks with wisdom and faithful  instruction  is on her tongue"
Li abiye avèk fòs e diyite;
Jou k'ap vini yo pa fè'l pè.
Pawòl li plen ak lasajès, 
E ansèyman ki sou lang li konfòme ak laverite.

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This is not a question but more of a comment of praise. I am learning to speak and read Hatian Creole on my own and became very excited when ran across your blog through Google. Thank you for the wonderful information. Your posts are going to be a key resource in my learning. :)

That is awesome.
Thank you.
Kontinye aprann :)

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