How to Use Apa Correctly
Advanced Lesson play_circle_filled- The Creole word apa brings meaning and excitement when you are expressing yourself in Haitian Creole.
- Therefore, you will sound like more native speaker, and native haitians will be intrigued when you use it.
- This lesson shows how you can effectively use the Creole word apa.
What You Will Learn
When You Can Say Apa
- 1. Use apa at the beginning of a sentence or question to show a deep feeling of surprise, excitement or suddenness.
Key Points
Examples of How to Use Apa
- 1. Using apa to show excitement
- Apa ou jwenn li! → You found it!!
- 2. Using apa to show concern or suprise
- Apa w ap kriye toujou!? → You're still crying!?
- 3. Using apa to show surprise or suddenness
- Apa l ap fè lapli! → It's raining!
- The Creole word apa doesn't have a specific meaning — you choose what you want it to mean.
- It can mean anything you want such as wow! what! huh! oh! look! why? and the list goes on.
- As long as you use it at the begining of a sentence or question to show strong feeling of surprise, excitement, suddenness, or concern, you are all set!