Haitian Creole

The American flag.

Yes it is called:
Drapo Ameriken → American flag.

Or nicknamed:
Drapo senkant zetwal la → the 50-star flag

nan lang Kreyòl la.

When Haitians ask "what's your name?" Sometimes they add "se" at the beginning of the question. Right?

Right.

They often add "se" before other questions too.

Se kijan ou rele?

What's your name?

Se kimoun ou ye?

Who are you?

Se ki kote ou soti?

Where do you come from?

Se kisa sa ye?

What is this?

Se kimoun ou panse w ye la?

Who do you think you are?

Yes, this happens often. But you certainly don't have to learn it that way. Adding "Se" in front of the questions is not necessary

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Cranberry

The only time I had heard the word "cranberry" in Haiti was from my family when they visited from France.

Cranberries are not native of Haiti. I believe they are grown and cultivated in cooler regions.

French term: canneberges, airelles rouges

I haven't encountered the Haitian Creole term.

I'll continue to inquire about it.

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reschedule or rain date

to reschedule → ranvwaye

The meeting has been rescheduled for Monday.
Reyinyon an ranvwaye pou lendi.

The election has been rescheduled for next week.
Yo ranvwaye eleksyon yo pou semèm pwochèn.

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Thank you for caring. A thousands thanks!

Thank you → mèsi
To thank (v.) → remèsye
Thank you (n.) → remèsiman

Thank you for caring.
Mèsi pou atansyon ou.

A thousand thanks.
Mil mèsi.

I thank you.
Mwen remèsye w.

A thank you is not enough.
Yon remèsiman pa sifi.

How can I thank you?
Kijan pou m ta remèsye w?

I called to say thank you.
Mwen rele w pou m di w mèsi.

Sunday, November 13, 2011

Sleeping with one eye open...do you have that expression?

sleeping with one eye open

dòmi on je ouvè on je fèmen

(in Creole the expression literally says: sleep one eye opened one eye closed)

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How can I make my haitian boyfriend happy?

The only way to make your Haitian boyfriend happy is to make yourself unconditionally happy :-)

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Si ou ta kapab retrete Ayiti, ki kote ou ta abite?

Si ou ta kapab retrete Ayiti, ki kote ou ta abite?

If you could retire in Haiti, where would you live?

Si ou ta kapab manje nenpòt bagay, kisa ou ta manje?

If you could eat anything, what would you eat?

Si ou ta kapab anbrase nenpòt moun, kimoun ou ta anbrase?

If you could kiss anyone, whom would you kiss?

Si ou ta kapab vole, ki kote ou ta vole ale?

If you could fly, where would you fly to?

Si ou ta kapab achte nenpòt bagay, kisa ou ta achte?

If you could buy anything, what would you buy?

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Please explain: mare figi. Thanx :)

Expression: Mare figi

literally: Having a tense face

meaning: be angry, to look angry

Expression: Dis min mare nan fwon
Literally: ten miens tied to forehead
meaning: to have a frown, to be angry

Example:

1. Figi li mare.

He's angry.

2. Poukisa figi ou mare konsa?

Why are you so sad?

3. Chak kou li wè m, li mare figi li.

Every time she sees me, she puts on an angry face.

Other Creole synonyms for mare figi are: fache, move, boude, gen dis min nan fwon

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Bonjou! How to Find What You're looking for on the Haitian Creole Blog

Bonjou zanmi, Mèsi anpil pou vizit ou!

Thank you for visiting the Haitian Creole blog.

If you're having difficulty finding some posts on this blog, here's a little information on where to start looking.

For basic GREETINGS & INTRODUCTION CLICK ON Greetings and Introduction, or Many ways to say HI or HELLO

Find GRAMMAR EXERCISES about verbs, adjectives, pronouns, demonstratives, contractions and more HERE. Or check the labels to the right side of the computer screen with overhead title "Lessons and Exercises on the Following Subjects".

For some listening and speaking skills, find some AUDIO POSTS HERE

There are so many ways to say "HONEY'" or "SWEETIE" or "I LOVE YOU" in Haitian Creole, And I get these questions a lot. So I've compiled most of these questions and answers HERE.

Another very helpful tool is the CUSTOM GOOGLE SEARCH rectangular window above. It SEARCHES THE ENTIRE BLOG. So enter a word or sentence to see if it was discussed previously.

Finally, you can ask questions in the ASK ME ANYTHING section above left. I especially love to have your questions because it does contribute to the available resources on this blog.

There are also some CROSSWORD PUZZLES (for beginners mostly) and other useful links to the left side of the computer screen as you scroll down..

Find ONLINE QUIZZES to test your knowledge HERE. No need to sign in.

And find some useful and interesting IDIOMS AND EXPRESSIONS HERE

Email: Limanecasimi@aol.com, belmandaly@gmail.com

Mèsi anpil!

Search the Haitian Creole blog. Thanks!

how to say hi in creole

bonjou, bon apremidi or bonswa (depending on the time of the day),

kout chapo,

onè respè,

salitasyon,

sali

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