1. Using "Wi" & "Non" As Interjections

Question 1

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.

Answer 1

But, it is important to know this because Creole speakers use wi and non as interjections a lot when they are speaking.

Question 2

1. Fè sa, wi
2. Ale, wi
3. Manje byen, wi

Use wi to stress that something is recommended or should be done

Answer 2

1. You should do this
2. You should go
3. You should eat well

Question 3

1. Ou bèl, wi
2. Mwen dakò, wi
3. Kay sa gwo, wi

Use wi to stress that you agree with or like something.

Answer 3

1. You’re really beautiful
2. I really agree
3. This house is really big

Question 4

1. Fè sa, non!
2. Ale, non!
3. Chèche li, non!

Use non to stress an urgent command

Answer 4

1. Do this!
2. Go!
3. Find it!

Question 5

1. Ou pa bon, non
2. Mwen pa dakò, non
3. Kay sa pa pwòp, non

Use non to stress that you dislike or disagree with something

The word pa means “don’t” or “not.” The word non stresses disagreement.

Answer 5

1. You are not good!
2. I don’t agree!
3. This house is not clean!