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In Creole, wi (yes) and non (no) are often used at the end of a sentence to add more emotion or to stress to what you are saying.
One thing you should keep in mind is that you personally don't have to use wi and non in this way. It's optional.
But, it is important to know about this because Creole speakers use wi and non as interjections a lot when they are speaking.
In Creole, wi (yes) and non (no) are often used at the end of a sentence to add more emotion or to stress to what you are saying.
One thing you should keep in mind is that you personally don't have to use wi and non in this way. It's optional.
But, it is important to know about this because Creole speakers use wi and non as interjections a lot when they are speaking.
How to Use Wi as an Interjection
1. Use wi to stress that something is recommended or should be done
Consider These Examples
1. Fè sa, wi → You should do this
2. Ale, wi → You should go
3. Manje byen, wi → You should eat well
2. Use wi to stress that you agree with or like something
Consider These Examples
1. Ou bèl, wi → You're really beautiful
2. Mwen dakò, wi → I really agree
3. Kay sa gwo, wi → This house is really big
How to Use "Non" as an Interjection
1. Use non to stress an urgent command
Consider These Examples
1. Fè sa, non! → Do this!
2. Ale, non! → Go!
3. Chèche li, non! → Find it!
2. Use non to stress that you dislike or disagree with something
Consider These Examples
The word pa means "don't" or "not." The word non stresses disagreement.
1. Ou pa bon, non → You are not good!
2. Mwen pa dakò, non → I don't agree!
3. Kay sa pa pwòp, non → This house is not clean!