Sé is the verb
to be.
Sé can be a neutral pronoun too.
Sé - it’s, he’s, she’s, this
is, that’s
For example:
1. It's a creature.
Sé yon kwéyati.
"Sé" represents an unspecified object.
2. Hello, it's me Roko.
Bonjou, sé mwen Roko.
Bonjou, sé mwen menm Roko.
3. Sé té an bèl tan.
It was a beautiful time.
4. Sé té an bon bagay ou té fè ban mwen.
It was a good thing that you did for me.
5. Sé pa sla'w!
It's not yours!
6. Sé kon sa papa li yé.
That's how his father is.
"Sé" ----> that is.
7. Sé kou'w pou jwé.
It's your turn to play.
8. Sa bon.
That's good.
Sa is the neutral demonstrative pronoun that you use as a subject pronoun with verbs other than the verb to be.
9. Sa fè mwen mal.
Li/i fè mwen mal.
It hurts.
We cannot say: Sé fè mwen mal
10. Sa pa té ké fè mwen kontan.
Li/i pa té ké fè mwen kontan.
It would not make me happy.
11. Sa pa ké chakoté mwen.
Li pa ké chakoté mwen.
It will not disturb me.
When Creole speakers ask questions with 'SÉ':
12. Sé ki moun ou yé?
Literally: It is who, you are?
Who are you?
13. Sé kouman ou ka kwiyé'w?
Literally: It is how, you call you?
What is your name?
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