French for "the onions"
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Thursday, September 29, 2011
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
How do you say "unbraid" the hair.
chair → cheve, chive
braid → trese
unbraid → detrese
cornrows → tikouri, kòdonèt
comb the hair into one ponytail → penyen chou
comb the hair into individual little braids (which are not cornrows) → penyen lage
Unbraid your hair.
Detrese cheve ou.
Comb your hair.
Penyen tèt ou.
Penyen cheve ou.
Comb my hair into a ponytail.
Penyen m chou.
braid → trese
unbraid → detrese
cornrows → tikouri, kòdonèt
comb the hair into one ponytail → penyen chou
comb the hair into individual little braids (which are not cornrows) → penyen lage
Unbraid your hair.
Detrese cheve ou.
Comb your hair.
Penyen tèt ou.
Penyen cheve ou.
Comb my hair into a ponytail.
Penyen m chou.
Labels:
let go vs lage
Sunrise, sunset
Sunrise
Solèy leve
Sunset
solèy kouche
When the sun dies down a bit.
solèy bese
We'll start the meeting at sundown.
N'a koumanse reyinyon lè solèy kouche.
Solèy leve
Sunset
solèy kouche
When the sun dies down a bit.
solèy bese
We'll start the meeting at sundown.
N'a koumanse reyinyon lè solèy kouche.
mwen pa komen
Mwen pa konnen.
I don't know.
Mwen pa't konnen.
I didn't know.
Eske ou pa't konnen?
Didn't you know?
Creole translation please: Do you know who this friend is? and Will you help me?
Do you know who this friend is?
Eske ou konnen kilès zanmi sa a ye?
Do you who she/he is?
Eske ou konnen kilès li ye?
Do you know him/her well?
How well do you know him/her?
Eske ou konnen li trè byen?
Will you help me?
Eske ou ka ede mwen?
Labels:
friend
In your opinion, if I go to Haiti, what are some places/things I absolutely must see?
Best time to go to Haiti:
Carnival / Mardi-gras time in February. The cities of Port-Au-Prince and Jacmel are bursting with colors, music, dances, food and fun around that time.
Best places to visit:
Haiti's countrysides
Bassin Bleu waterfall near Jacmel
Etang Saumatre (a large lake) near the capital (only if you want to fish and see nature)
La Citadelle in Cap-Haitian (some hiking involved, offers great views of the city)
Musée National in Port-Au-Prince (If it's still standing after the earthquake)
Best things to do:
Sightseeing (enjoy watching colonial-style homes, watching caribbean life) in Petionville, outskirts of Aux Cayes, Jacmel, Arcahaie, Jeremie.
Head for the beaches of Aux Cayes (South), Jacmel (North), or Arcahaie (West)
Hiking in the southern hills of Comble Fort, Terre Rouge, St Jean du Sud, and others
Fishing
Diving
Carnival / Mardi-gras time in February. The cities of Port-Au-Prince and Jacmel are bursting with colors, music, dances, food and fun around that time.
Best places to visit:
Haiti's countrysides
Bassin Bleu waterfall near Jacmel
Etang Saumatre (a large lake) near the capital (only if you want to fish and see nature)
La Citadelle in Cap-Haitian (some hiking involved, offers great views of the city)
Musée National in Port-Au-Prince (If it's still standing after the earthquake)
Best things to do:
Sightseeing (enjoy watching colonial-style homes, watching caribbean life) in Petionville, outskirts of Aux Cayes, Jacmel, Arcahaie, Jeremie.
Head for the beaches of Aux Cayes (South), Jacmel (North), or Arcahaie (West)
Hiking in the southern hills of Comble Fort, Terre Rouge, St Jean du Sud, and others
Fishing
Diving
Surfing
Boating
I am not sure in what condition Haiti's forest (Forêt des Pins) is at this time. You might want to check it out too.
Once you leave the capital, Haiti's countryside is just miles after miles of beautiful landscape, beautiful beaches, mostly tropical weather, and lots of smiley faces
It's best to have a native tag along with you, preferably a strong man who can talk his way out of a "jam" if necessary.
I am not sure in what condition Haiti's forest (Forêt des Pins) is at this time. You might want to check it out too.
Once you leave the capital, Haiti's countryside is just miles after miles of beautiful landscape, beautiful beaches, mostly tropical weather, and lots of smiley faces
It's best to have a native tag along with you, preferably a strong man who can talk his way out of a "jam" if necessary.
i can't left myself go
Mwen pa ka lage tèt mwen.
or
or
Mwen pa kite tèt mwen ale.
or
Mwen pa ka abandone tèt mwen.
Labels:
let go vs lage
I want to remember you vs. I want you to remember vs. I want your memories (i.e. I am envious of your experiences)
I want to remember you.
Mwen vle sonje ou.
I want you to remember.
Mwen vle ou sonje.
or
Pa blye.
I am envious of your experiences.
Pito mwen te nan plas ou.
or
Mwen swete m te nan plas ou.
or
Mwen swete se mwen ki te fè esperyans ou yo.
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remember
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