Friday, 6 February 2015

Saying Let's (let us) in Trinidadian Kwéyòl

In Trinidad French Creole, saying Let's or Let us do something is very straightforward, The word Annou (ahn-noo) is placed before the verb. Most people say Annou but you will also find that some people contract the word and just say Ann.

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1. Annou /Ann palé ba yo.
   Let's speak to them.

2. Annou /Ann chanté ansanm épi'y.
   Let's sing together with him.

3. Annou / Ann sispann goumen.
    Let's stop fighting.

4. Annou / Ann vansé.
   Let's go forward.

5. Annou / Ann pa gadé dèyè.
    Let's not look back.

6. Annou / Ann désann an vil.
    Let's go into town.

7. Annou / Ann fè yon sòti òswè-a.
    Let's go on a date tonight.

8. Annou / Ann glowifyé Senyè-a!
    Let's praise the Lord!

9. Annou / Ann pa pèdi lafwa.
    Let's not loose faith.

10. Annou / Ann pa bay yo an lokazyon pou akizé nou.
      Let's not give them an opportunity to accuse us.

11. Annou / Ann fè lanmou.
      Let's make love.

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