Miss you a lot. (is it "I" or "we"?)
Nou / M sonje w anpil.
Love and kisses
Beze ak lanmou
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
What is the difference between Eske and Èske?
They are the same word.
You've just managed to find out how to put the accent on the capital e.
You've just managed to find out how to put the accent on the capital e.
moute or monte?
Both.
moute, monte → go up, get in
Li moute do kay la.
He went up the roof of the house.
Monte machin nan.
Get in the car.
Li monte nechèl la e li te pè desann.
He went up the ladder and he was afraid to come down.
Kap la moute nèt jiskaske li disparèt.
The kite went up all the way until it disappeared.
moute, monte → go up, get in
Li moute do kay la.
He went up the roof of the house.
Monte machin nan.
Get in the car.
Li monte nechèl la e li te pè desann.
He went up the ladder and he was afraid to come down.
Kap la moute nèt jiskaske li disparèt.
The kite went up all the way until it disappeared.
Monday, November 28, 2011
When is "le" in creole. And time is also "le". So, 'when the time comes' is translated 'le le la vini'?
When the time comes...
Lè lè a rive...
Kou lè a rive...
or
Lè tan an rive...
When the time comes, will you be ready?
Lè lè a rive, eske w'ap pre?
When the time comes we'll tell her about it.
Kou lè a rive na di l sa.
I love you so much/ very much... twòp?
very much → anpil
so much → tèlman, anpil
I love you very much.
Mwen renmen ou anpil.
I love you so much I gave up my seat for you.
Mwen tèlman renmen w mwen kite plas mwen pou ou.
I love them so much I can't choose.
Mwen tèlman renmen yo mwen pa ka chwazi.
He's so tired he can't even walk.
Li tèlman bouke li pa menm ka mache.
so much → tèlman, anpil
I love you very much.
Mwen renmen ou anpil.
I love you so much I gave up my seat for you.
Mwen tèlman renmen w mwen kite plas mwen pou ou.
I love them so much I can't choose.
Mwen tèlman renmen yo mwen pa ka chwazi.
He's so tired he can't even walk.
Li tèlman bouke li pa menm ka mache.
Is "anmède" an appropriate word in nice company?
Sure.
There's nothing vulgar about it.
It does have a slight similarity to "nan mèd" which is a vulgar expression.
The pronunciation is different too.
anmède (v.) → to bother, to inconvenience, to irritate, to badger
anmèdan (n.) → bully, teaser, jokester, pain in the neck
Poukisa w'ap anmède m konsa?
Why are you giving me such a headache?
Mwen pat vle travay pandan sezon fèt la, men patwon mwen anmède m jiskaske mwen asepte.
I didn't want to work during the holidays, but my boss nagged me until I said yes.
Pa pran li oserye. Li se yon anmèdan.
Don't take him seriously. He's a teaser.
Other Creole synonyms for anmède (v.) are: annniye, trakase, anbete, takinen, fann nan kò, pèsekite
Other Creole synonyms for anmède (v.) are: annniye, trakase, anbete, takinen, fann nan kò, pèsekite
Ala de koze!
Ala de koze!
What a parody!
What a farce!
Same as:
Ala de tenten!
Ala de grimas!
What a joke!
What absurdity!
Ala de foli!
What foolishness!
Ala de pwoblèm!
Ala de tèt chaje!
What a headache!
Ala de kaka! (vulgar)
What absurdity!
Ala de wont! or
Ala wont!
What a shame!
What a parody!
What a farce!
Same as:
Ala de tenten!
Ala de grimas!
What a joke!
What absurdity!
Ala de foli!
What foolishness!
Ala de pwoblèm!
Ala de tèt chaje!
What a headache!
Ala de kaka! (vulgar)
What absurdity!
Ala de wont! or
Ala wont!
What a shame!
Wap voye compa Mandalie!
Mè wi, se sa!
M'ap voye konpa san gade dèyè :-)
M'ap voye konpa san gade dèyè :-)
You must know that it's all about the rythm, its beauty, and illusion.
Kisa yon 'tetsanko' ye?
Tètsankò → (literally tèt-san-kò head-without-body)
This expression is said of people that are undernourished, look skinny, and are unable to gain healthy weight.
Even though they may eat a lot, it seems that their mouths are not connected to their body. Thus, tètsankò.
Even though they may eat a lot, it seems that their mouths are not connected to their body. Thus, tètsankò.
"a lot" can also be translated as "packet"? Like 'yon packet kay'?
Yes. "pakèt" will then be written in Creole.
You will also see the following synonyms for "pakèt" in Haitian Creole:
anpil, bann, kolonn, pil, dal
example:
He has a lot of houses.
Li gen yon pakèt kay.
There were many books on the floor.
Te gen yon dal liv atè a.
There were so many people at the party.
Te gen yon bann moun nan fèt la.
The lady came in with a lot of kids.
Madanm nan te vini ak yon kolonn timoun.
Eske ou janm...? → Have you ever...? (in Haitian Creole)
Eske ou janm... → Have you ever...
1. Eske ou janm bwè diven jiskaske ou sou?
Have you ever drunk wine until you were intoxicated?
2. Eske ou janm kenbe yon sekrè ki pi fò pase w?
Have you ever held a secret that was stronger than you?
3. Eske ou janm pran lapenn pou yon moun ki koupab?
Have you ever felt sorry for someone who was guilty?
4. Eske ou janm priye pou Bondye modi yon moun?
Have you ever prayed for God's curse on someone?
5. Eske ou janm vòlè nan men yon rich pou bay yon pòv?
Have you ever stolen from the rich in order to give to the poor?
6. Eske ou janm wè solèy leve oubyen solèy kouche?
Have you ever seen the sunrise o rthe sunset?
7. Eske ou janm vwayaje sou motosiklèt?
Have you ever travelled by motocycle?
8. Eske ou janm te nan yon aksidan?
Have you ever been in an accident?
9. Eske ou janm fè kònmsi ou se yon lòt moun?
Have you ever pretended to be someone else?
10. Eske ou janm pale Kreyòl Ayisyen nan telefòn?
Have you ever spoken Haitian Creole on the phone?
Se tout. Mèsi anpil e orevwa:)
That's all. Thank you very much and goodbye.
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