atrium - atriyòm kè a
right atrium - atriyòm dwat
left atrium - atriyòm goch
ventricle - vantrikil kè a
I hope u sleep well, Blessed and Holy is he who has part of the first resurrection.
M espere ou dòmi byen,
Moun ki patisipe nan premye rezirèksyon an beni et sanktifye.
one
one ( as in one - two - three) - en
one ( as in one book, one person) - yon
one (as in one of them) - youn
one (as in one of them) - youn
Friends and Family - Audio lesson
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Bonjou ankò zanmi mwen yo - Hello again my friends!
Kijan nou ye? - How are you?
M espere ke tout bagay byen - I hope all is well.
Vocabulary words
1. fanmi - family
2. zanmi - friend
3. santiman - feelings
4. kalme - to soothe
5. fwa - faith
Sentence
1- Yo se fanmi ak zanmi m - they are my friends and family
2. Eksprime santiman w - express your feelings
3. Fè yon diferans - make a difference
4. Kenbe la - hang in there, pressing on
5. kò, nanm, ak lespri - body, mind and spirit
Pase yon bon jounen - have a good day!
Orevwa - good bye!
(track: An limyè by Jocelyne Béroard)
http://limanecasimi.audioacrobat.com/download/13aebb3b-0032-3130-e4b4-b5e86af10c92.mp3
Press the play button an be ready to listen to the next three sentences in Haitian Creole. Listen and follow along.
Bonjou ankò zanmi mwen yo - Hello again my friends!
Kijan nou ye? - How are you?
M espere ke tout bagay byen - I hope all is well.
Vocabulary words
1. fanmi - family
2. zanmi - friend
3. santiman - feelings
4. kalme - to soothe
5. fwa - faith
Sentence
1- Yo se fanmi ak zanmi m - they are my friends and family
2. Eksprime santiman w - express your feelings
3. Fè yon diferans - make a difference
4. Kenbe la - hang in there, pressing on
5. kò, nanm, ak lespri - body, mind and spirit
Pase yon bon jounen - have a good day!
Orevwa - good bye!
(track: An limyè by Jocelyne Béroard)
Asking Questions - Audio Lesson
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Hi! we're asking questions today!
Press the play button and be ready to listen to the fisrt two lines in Haitian Creole :)
Bonjou Zanmi! - Hello friend!
Kouman nou ye? - How are you?
1. Eske ou pare? - Are you ready?
2. Eske ou fatige? - Are you tired?
3. Eske w fini? - Are you done?
Eske ou fini? - Are you done?
4. Eske w la? - Are you here? or Are you there?
5. Eske w byen? - Are you well? or Are you ok?
6. Eske ou konprann? - Do you understand?
7. Eske ou kwè? - Do you believe?
8. Eske ou dakò? - Do you agree?
9. Eske ou genyen l? - Do you have it?
Eske ou genyen li? - Do you have it?
10. Eske ou renmen m? - Do you love me?
Thank You - mèsi
Goodbye - Orevwa
Track: Tanbou Nou by Zenglen
http://limanecasimi.audioacrobat.com/download/64a666d5-1512-7200-688a-88aa652eef69.mp3
Hi! we're asking questions today!
Press the play button and be ready to listen to the fisrt two lines in Haitian Creole :)
Bonjou Zanmi! - Hello friend!
Kouman nou ye? - How are you?
1. Eske ou pare? - Are you ready?
2. Eske ou fatige? - Are you tired?
3. Eske w fini? - Are you done?
Eske ou fini? - Are you done?
4. Eske w la? - Are you here? or Are you there?
5. Eske w byen? - Are you well? or Are you ok?
6. Eske ou konprann? - Do you understand?
7. Eske ou kwè? - Do you believe?
8. Eske ou dakò? - Do you agree?
9. Eske ou genyen l? - Do you have it?
Eske ou genyen li? - Do you have it?
10. Eske ou renmen m? - Do you love me?
Thank You - mèsi
Goodbye - Orevwa
Track: Tanbou Nou by Zenglen
thank you so much for this blog! it is the first helpful website i have found for learning creole!
You're welcome. I'm glad it's helpful to you.
keep on learning :)
chick
chick (young chicken) - pousen (or) ti poulèt
chick (woman) -kòmè, fi, jennfi, demwazèl, or dam
Thank you for teaching the students
Mèsi poutèt ou ranseye elèv yo. (or)
Mèsi paske ou anseye elèv yo
Every thing will be ok, if you do it my way. (part deleted)
Tout bagay ap pase byen, si ou fè l jan m vle l la.
(I hope you're not planning on mugging someone or something :)
(I hope you're not planning on mugging someone or something :)
Tout bagay deja byen, Paske Jezu m nan, Chita sou trone nan...., that's it. I am spektical who's going to be the winner.
Bondye pa janm bliye Ayiti, cheri. Sonje Li te pran kat san zan pou Li te delivre pwòp pèp pa Li.
Kelke swa moun ki genyen eleksyon an, si se volonte Bondye, Li ka tounen lou an mouton.
Kelke swa moun ki genyen eleksyon an, si se volonte Bondye, Li ka tounen lou an mouton.
I know the Haitian Creole words "kijan" and "kouman" translates the adverb "how". But what if you wanted to say, "How beautiful you are!", how would you translate the word 'how'?
In this case,
how - ala
Example:
how beautiful you are! - ala ou bèl! (or)
how beautiful you are - ala bèl ou bèl!
my! how happy you are! - ala kontan ou kontan!
what big eyes you have! - ala gwo zye ou gwo!
What charity have you most recently volunteered or donated to?
Breast cancer research and March of Dimes.
The faithful reach out to Japan with the power of prayer - The Boston Globe
The faithful reach out to Japan with the power of prayer - The Boston Globe
As the people of Japan face an uncertain future, we can surely lend our support in praying for them.
As the people of Japan face an uncertain future, we can surely lend our support in praying for them.
what hapinning on haiti tody
Hearts are eager, the wait is almost over, it is probably the birth of hope. That's what's going on today:)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OyM-jnnKdcY
http://sweetcoconuts.blogspot.com/2011/01/what-is-happening-in-haiti-today.html
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OyM-jnnKdcY
http://sweetcoconuts.blogspot.com/2011/01/what-is-happening-in-haiti-today.html
PlayBe patient, u can visit ur car insurance, that's it.
translation: Pran pasyans, ou kapab al wè moun asirans machin ou a. (or)
translation: Pran pasyans, ou kapab al wè reprezantan asirans machin ou a.
what three most important things would you carry to a self-funded mission trip there?
flashlight with plenty of backup batteries, mosquito repellent, and a sleeping bag.
Restaurant, Closed Waitress, please wait for Costumer Service, Creole translation.
restaurant - restoran
closed - fèmen
waitress - sèvez, manmzèl, (or) sèvant
please wait for customer service - tanpri tann pou yo sèvi ou.
Do u have a section for such words like: because, to, in, at, for....
yes. check prepositions in the following blogs:
http://sweetcoconuts.blogspot.com/2010/10/exercise-33-going-places-part-2.html
http://sweetcoconuts.blogspot.com/2010/10/exercise-31-going-places.html
http://sweetcoconuts.blogspot.com/2010/10/exercise-35-going-home.html
http://sweetcoconuts.blogspot.com/2010/03/list-of-most-frequently-used.html
why do think haiti so important
1. It is the first republic where slaves revolted and took over the land.
2.Its soil may be rich with fuel, oil, copper gold, and other minerals.
3. The island remains mainly unexplored
4. If the island is beautified and Port-au-Prince is made into a government or tourist center, Haiti tourism will boom
5. Music, art, language is unlike any other.
6. The Haitians are an amicable group of people lost, scattered, robbed and stuffed in a forgotten box because they don't yet have a leader who can speak for them. They have mastered the art of being patient. They have been waiting since 1804. They'll continue to wait until the right leader comes. They will one day point their finger and choose a leader that knows how to cultivate the country's potential.
2.Its soil may be rich with fuel, oil, copper gold, and other minerals.
3. The island remains mainly unexplored
4. If the island is beautified and Port-au-Prince is made into a government or tourist center, Haiti tourism will boom
5. Music, art, language is unlike any other.
6. The Haitians are an amicable group of people lost, scattered, robbed and stuffed in a forgotten box because they don't yet have a leader who can speak for them. They have mastered the art of being patient. They have been waiting since 1804. They'll continue to wait until the right leader comes. They will one day point their finger and choose a leader that knows how to cultivate the country's potential.
whatever in creole
whatever - nenpòt kisa
check out 3/3/2011 blog at http://sweetcoconuts.blogspot.com/2011/03/whatever-whoever-whereever.html
Mandaly, can you go over the difference btween "I miss you " and I miss the train"?
To miss - sonje
I miss you - m sonje w
I miss my monm - m sonje manman m
She misses you - li sonje w
we miss the old times - nou sonje tan lontan
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To miss - rate (pronounced rah-tay)
I missed the train - m rate tren an
I missed the flight - m rate vòl la
We missed the concert - nou rate konsè a
In Haiti, what is the name the gazebo-like structures that appear to be made of straws?
Tonnèl - gazebos that are often raised on sticks and covered with coconut leaves.
Which one would you vote for? Martely or Manigat?
I think the're both strong contenders.
Manigat for stability
Martelly for change
Mandaly, "spoiling my blood?" , Really?
lol!
spoiling my blood - literal translation for the expression "gate san-m" - which means 'making me mad'.
Peace and serenity.
spoiling my blood - literal translation for the expression "gate san-m" - which means 'making me mad'.
Peace and serenity.
No cussing allowed on this site! (comment deleted)
Come on man! "you're spoiling my blood!" I don't do cuss words. Tout jwèt se jwèt, kochèt pa ladan l. Once you start cussing you sound really cheap.
Instead, may your troubled mind meditate on this song
Ebenezer d'Haiti nan Grandè Bondye
Ask me anything
Instead, may your troubled mind meditate on this song
Ebenezer d'Haiti nan Grandè Bondye
Ask me anything
Who deserves to have a sandwich named after them?
Robert Downey Jr.
Please call it sandwich à la Mandaly:)
see you later
See you later - N'a wè pita
check 3/6/2011 blog http://sweetcoconuts.blogspot.com/2011/03/mandalayi-see-you-again-see-you.html
I am ur every desire, thanks you very
I am your every desire - mwen se rèv ou (or)
I am your every desire - mwen se tout sa ou tap chache (or)
I am your every desire - mwen se tout sa ou dezire
I am your every desire - mwen se tout sa ou tap chache (or)
I am your every desire - mwen se tout sa ou dezire
Good luck:)
This web site is where i learn creole.
It's one of the places where you can find resources about the Haitian Creole language my darling.
What does "Tchuip" mean then? I often see some version of this in Haitian tweets. Thanks.
It's teeth hissing.
It's probably a short code that texters use which means, "ignoring you" or other similar phrases.
Is "tchiupp" a cuss word?
No. It's teeth hissing. It's called tchwipe in Haitian Creole.
It's a hissing sound you make with your teeth (sucking air in) to let someone know you're ignoring them.
It's a hissing sound you make with your teeth (sucking air in) to let someone know you're ignoring them.
how do you say turn off
It depends. You could say:
fèmen - turn off (or)
etenn - turn off
check out exercise 66 on 2/22/2011 blog at:
http://sweetcoconuts.blogspot.com/2011/02/exercise-66-turning-on-and-turning-off.html
fèmen - turn off (or)
etenn - turn off
check out exercise 66 on 2/22/2011 blog at:
http://sweetcoconuts.blogspot.com/2011/02/exercise-66-turning-on-and-turning-off.html
mwen pa kon prenn Debat.
Debat means to stuggle to make ends meet, or to struggle to arrive to a specific goal.
to strive, to contend, redemeer, creole translation, please.
To strive - debat (pronounced day-baht)
to contend (to declare that something is true) - deklare
to contend (compete or struggle) - goumen pou
redeemer - redanmtè
Morning Routine with Audio
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Introduction and Greetings:
Bonjou tout moun!, Kouman nou ye?
Vocabulary words
1. reveye - to wake up
2. leve - to get up
3. bwose - to brush
4. benyen - to shower
5. dan - tooth, teeth
6. abiye - to get dress, to dress up
7. dejene - to eat breakfast
8. antre - to come in, to get in
9. ale - to go
10. epi - and then, and
Sentences
1. m reveye bonè - I wake up early
2. m leve nan kabann - I get up from bed
3. m bwose dan m - I brush my teeth
4. m benyen byen vit - I shower quickly
5. m abiye - i get dressed
6. m dejene - I eat breakfast
7. m antre nan machin mwen - I get into my car
8. Epi m ale travay - And then I go to work
Enben, mèsi - Well, thank you
Pase bon jounen - have a good day
Orevwa - good bye
Track: Dayiva by Ti Corn
http://limanecasimi.audioacrobat.com/download/b67472dc-89c7-a3f3-0ca4-201160fa7a71.mp3
Press the play button to listen and practice
Introduction and Greetings:
Bonjou tout moun!, Kouman nou ye?
Vocabulary words
1. reveye - to wake up
2. leve - to get up
3. bwose - to brush
4. benyen - to shower
5. dan - tooth, teeth
6. abiye - to get dress, to dress up
7. dejene - to eat breakfast
8. antre - to come in, to get in
9. ale - to go
10. epi - and then, and
Sentences
1. m reveye bonè - I wake up early
2. m leve nan kabann - I get up from bed
3. m bwose dan m - I brush my teeth
4. m benyen byen vit - I shower quickly
5. m abiye - i get dressed
6. m dejene - I eat breakfast
7. m antre nan machin mwen - I get into my car
8. Epi m ale travay - And then I go to work
Enben, mèsi - Well, thank you
Pase bon jounen - have a good day
Orevwa - good bye
Track: Dayiva by Ti Corn
to ambush, to retrive, to recite, Tsunami, Darkness. creole translation, please.
ambush (verb) - pran nan pèlen (or) pran nan pyèj
ambush (noun) - anbiskad
to retrieve - al chache
to recite - resite
Tsunami - sinami
darkness - fènwa
Yes, God bless the people of Japan.
I was looking at the images of the earthquake and tsunami in Japan. I have never seen such utter destruction. To think that there may have been people in those tsunami-swept houses and cars is just inimaginable. God bless them.
Is it French Creole or Haitian Creole? and Why?
1. Haiti's language is called Haitian Creole.
2. there are many other creole languages out there spoken in Guadeloupe, French Guiana, Martinique, Seychelles, etc... Each of these countries has a different creole is, but the Haitian Creole is more widely spoken.
2. there are many other creole languages out there spoken in Guadeloupe, French Guiana, Martinique, Seychelles, etc... Each of these countries has a different creole is, but the Haitian Creole is more widely spoken.
My prayer goes to my Japanese friend.
Nap priye pou zanmi Japonè nou yo.
(or)
Nap voye konkou lapriyè bay zanmi japonè nou yo.
where can i", translation
where can i? - ki kote m kapab?
where can I see a movie? - ki kote m kapab wè yon fim?
where can i buy a book? - ki kote m kapab achte yon liv?
where can I see a movie? - ki kote m kapab wè yon fim?
where can i buy a book? - ki kote m kapab achte yon liv?
If you could bring one immediate change to Haiti, what would it be?
Just one change is not enough, but i guess i would start with airport reception. The scene at the airport arrival is pityful and dangerous right now.
Ok. The word "li" has so many meanings. Would "li li li" mean something by any chance?
li (pronoun) - he, she, it, him, her, his, her, its
li (verb) - to readli li li - he read it
Hi. I'm headed to Haiti in a few weeks. What are some key sentences that I should know?
Basic intro such as:
hello, what's you name, where is the bathroom, what is this, etc...
Depending on the purpose of your trip, you might want to concentrate on learning specific words and phrases that'll help you to communicate in that area. If it's a one-time trip, you might think about getting an interpreter. If not, then you got a new language to learn. Have a great trip.
hello, what's you name, where is the bathroom, what is this, etc...
Depending on the purpose of your trip, you might want to concentrate on learning specific words and phrases that'll help you to communicate in that area. If it's a one-time trip, you might think about getting an interpreter. If not, then you got a new language to learn. Have a great trip.
What Does This Mean ?mezanmi facebook pote m sekou men chat yo soti pou manje m pou neg mwen se pa prete mwen prete non sa se pam cheche pa ou o pa kriye pou li cheche toujou .
(Interj.) Good grief! Help me facebook. The cats have come out to eat me for my man. I didn't borrow him. He's mine. Go get your own. Don't salivate on mine, keep looking.
Where and/or what is the "country with no hat"?
"Country with no hat" is an expression.
It means "dead".
It means "dead".
It shouldn't be translated literally in English.
Country with no hat - Peyi san chapo
Joe has gone to peyi san chapo means Joe's dead.
Ho well, Good Luck! He/She/It looses, He/She/It lost, He/She/It losses, So What about these words, Lose, Loss. In creole.
Good luck - bònn chans
lose (v.) - pèdi
lost (v.) - pèdi
loss (n.) - pèt
Example:
I lost the book - m pèdi liv la
lose (v.) - pèdi
lost (v.) - pèdi
loss (n.) - pèt
Example:
I lost the book - m pèdi liv la
I'm lost - m pèdi
I was lost - m te pèdi
he lost it - li pèdi l
this is a great loss - sa se yon gran pèt
this is a great loss - sa se yon gran pèt
What's up with the umbilical cord burial in Haiti? does this have a special meaning?
Once the baby is born they'll wait until the umbilical cord falls off naturally. Then they would either bury it under a budding tree or they'd plant a tree at the burial site.
Meaning: Wherever your umbilical cord is buried that's where your native land is.
Meaning: Wherever your umbilical cord is buried that's where your native land is.
These shoes will not be hers.This is not yours.
These shoes will not be hers - Soulye sa yo pap pa li
This is not yours - Sa se pa pa w
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break it down
These shoes - soulye sa yo
will not be - pap
hers - pa li (or) pa l
This is not - Sa se pa
yours - pa ou (or) pa w
This is not yours - Sa se pa pa w
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break it down
These shoes - soulye sa yo
will not be - pap
hers - pa li (or) pa l
This is not - Sa se pa
yours - pa ou (or) pa w
Backwards, Upside Down and Inside Out
Backwards - devandèyè
the image is backwards - imaj la devandèyè
upside down - tètanba
the word is upside down - monn nan tètanba
inside out - nanvè
the shirt is inside out - chemiz la nanvè
the image is backwards - imaj la devandèyè
upside down - tètanba
the word is upside down - monn nan tètanba
inside out - nanvè
the shirt is inside out - chemiz la nanvè
when
when(as an adverb) - lè
when? (when asking questions) - kilè?
example:
I love it when you dance.
When will you come back? -
when? (when asking questions) - kilè?
example:
I love it when you dance.
M renmen lè ou danse.
I'll see you when you come back.
Map wè w lè ou retounen.
When is the party?
Kilè fèt la? or Kilè fèt la ye?
When will you come back? -
Kilè wap retounen?
When will you be done?
Kilè wap fini?
In the previous post you have 'manje' as a noun and a verb. how do you say 'eat the food'. are there any other creole words that are nouns and also verbs
yes,
eat - manje
food - manje
eat the food - manje manje a
sing - chante
song - chante
i sing a song - m chante yon chante
to work - travay
job - travay
you worked hard, you did a great job- ou travay di, ou fè yon bon travay.
eat - manje
food - manje
eat the food - manje manje a
sing - chante
song - chante
i sing a song - m chante yon chante
to work - travay
job - travay
you worked hard, you did a great job- ou travay di, ou fè yon bon travay.
hoe to say food in creole
food - manje (n)
to eat - manje (v.)
to eat - manje (v.)
The Haitian Creole word manje is used for both the noun food and the verb to eat
A lot the people are happy that a black man is president of the united states,i think. but also, a lot of people are disappointed that the economy is down, i think.
1. He was elected because he's smart, got charisma, and can sell it to you.
2. The "bad" economy is something that he inherited from the Bush administration
3. People are disappointed because they wanted instant gratification. They thought he was the Moses who would touch the bank vault with his staff and money would come flowing back into the economy.
4. The bad news is: He really cannot Change things. The good news is: He really cannot Change things.
2. The "bad" economy is something that he inherited from the Bush administration
3. People are disappointed because they wanted instant gratification. They thought he was the Moses who would touch the bank vault with his staff and money would come flowing back into the economy.
4. The bad news is: He really cannot Change things. The good news is: He really cannot Change things.
who invented haitian creole when ,how and where
The slaves brought to Haiti, after the discovery of the island, spoke different dialects. They had to come together in the name of freedom, probably during the 1500s. The newly formed Creole language was the slang that united them. (See 01/01/2011 blog at http://sweetcoconuts.blogspot.com/2011/01/exercise-55-january-1st-independence.html)
Welcome!
Welcome!- (meaning: we are delighted to receive you) - byenveni!
You're welcome - (meaning: don't mention it, no thanks needed) - padekwa
example:
1.
Welcome to my home - byenveni lakay mwen
Welcome to our country - byenveni nan peyi nou
2.
Joe: Thank you for coming (mèsi pou vizit ou)
Marc: You're welcome (padekwa)
Joe: Thank you for your help (mèsi pou èd ou)
Marc: You're welcome, it was my pleasure (Padekwa, se te tout plezi mwen)
You're welcome - (meaning: don't mention it, no thanks needed) - padekwa
example:
1.
Welcome to my home - byenveni lakay mwen
Welcome to our country - byenveni nan peyi nou
2.
Joe: Thank you for coming (mèsi pou vizit ou)
Marc: You're welcome (padekwa)
Joe: Thank you for your help (mèsi pou èd ou)
Marc: You're welcome, it was my pleasure (Padekwa, se te tout plezi mwen)
Tet kale
Tèt kale - bald head, smooth head (it means your head has no hair whatsoever, totally hairless)
However,
Tèt chòv - bald head (it means your head has no hair where you should normally have hair)
Haitian Creole expressions for tèt kale are:
heart and soul, exclusively, thouroughly, from head to toe, all the way.
A new movement, lead by newly elected President of Haiti, Michel Martelly (2010), is also called Tèt Kale. This movement may stand for thoroughness and conclusiveness.
Tèt chòv - bald head (it means your head has no hair where you should normally have hair)
Haitian Creole expressions for tèt kale are:
heart and soul, exclusively, thouroughly, from head to toe, all the way.
A new movement, lead by newly elected President of Haiti, Michel Martelly (2010), is also called Tèt Kale. This movement may stand for thoroughness and conclusiveness.
Do you think Obama will get a second term?
In Haiti, sure!
In the USA, it'll be tough. Change has been slow to come in.
I don't think it should be about Change anymore. It should rather be about Rebuilding, Renewment, and a Robust Reboot :)
who do you spell one in creole
one ( as in one, two, three) - en
one ( as in one book, one house) - yon
what is the Haitian word for love
Love - lanmou
check out February 12, 2011 blog - Love on a Tropical Note at http://sweetcoconuts.blogspot.com/2011/01/valentines-day-love-on-tropical-note.html
Ask me anything
check out February 12, 2011 blog - Love on a Tropical Note at http://sweetcoconuts.blogspot.com/2011/01/valentines-day-love-on-tropical-note.html
Ask me anything
thats my favorite
favorite - prefere
that's my favorite - Se (subject) prefere mwen
example:that's my favorite book - se liv prefere mwen
example:that's my favorite book - se liv prefere mwen
mandalay,I'll see you again, see you tomorrow, see you later, see you tonight, and see you in a few minutes
See ya! - n'a wè!
See you later! - n'a wè pita!
See you tomorrow - n'a wè demen
See you tonight - n'a wè aswè a
See you in a few minutes - n'a wè nan kèlke minit
I'll see you again - m'a wè w ankò, or n'a wè ankò
Don't take too long, translation
don't take too long to come back - Pa mize
don't take too long (don't be too slow) - pa fè twò dousman
don't take too long (don't be too slow) - pa fè twò dousman
How do you say that is my pencil in creole
sa se kreyon m. (See Lesson 20 at http://sweetcoconuts.blogspot.com/2010/03/lesson-20-demonstrative-pronouns-this.html)
advice you've everreceived
advice you received - konsèy ke yo ba ou
best advice you've ever received - pi bon konsèy ke yo ba ou
worst advice you've ever received - pi move konsèy ke yo ba ou
The key thing i think the Haitian people want to see.
Bagay ki pi enpòtan ke mwen kwè Ayisyen dwe reyalize.
or
Bagay ki pi konsekan ke mwen panse Ayisyen vle wè
(Hi, e-mail me so I can have an idea of the context of this phrase. Thanks)
If you could have invented one thing, what would it have been?
a rewind button that could rewind life
Exercise 71 - Progressive Form (Part 4)
Negative Form
Before you continue with this exercise, please review Lesson 17 about the negative form. Also you should have completed the threes previous Exercises.
"ap" is the determiner for the progressive form
"te" is the determiner for the past tense
"pa" is the determiner for the negative form
"pa" and "ap" are contracted together when using negative in the present progressive form
"pa" stands alone and "te" and "ap" are contracted together when using negative in the past progressive form.
Example:
m chante - I sing
m'ap chante - I am singing
mwen p'ap chante - I am not singing (pap = contraction of pa + ap)
m t'ap chante - I was singing (tap = contraction of te +ap)
mwen pa t'ap chante - I was not singing
li manje - he eats
l'ap manje - he's eating
li p'ap manje - he's not eating
li t'ap manje - he was eating
li pa t'ap manje - he wasn't eating
Teddy danse - Teddy dances
Teddy ap danse - Teddy is dancing
Teddy p'ap danse - Teddy is not dancing
Teddy t'ap danse - Teddy was dancing
Teddy pa t'ap danse - Teddy was not dancing
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Let's practice. Please translate the following sentences.
1. Soto is not laughing, he's crying.
2. I am not dancing tonight.
3. We are not speaking, we're singing
4. They were not walking, they were running
5. We were not reading a book, we were writing a letter
Answers are posted below
1. Soto p'ap ri, l'ap kriye 2.m p'ap danse aswè a 3. nou p'ap pale, nap chante 4. yo pa t'ap mache, yo t'ap kouri 5. nou pa t'ap li yon liv, nou tap ekri yon lèt
Before you continue with this exercise, please review Lesson 17 about the negative form. Also you should have completed the threes previous Exercises.
"ap" is the determiner for the progressive form
"te" is the determiner for the past tense
"pa" is the determiner for the negative form
"pa" and "ap" are contracted together when using negative in the present progressive form
"pa" stands alone and "te" and "ap" are contracted together when using negative in the past progressive form.
Example:
m chante - I sing
m'ap chante - I am singing
mwen p'ap chante - I am not singing (pap = contraction of pa + ap)
m t'ap chante - I was singing (tap = contraction of te +ap)
mwen pa t'ap chante - I was not singing
li manje - he eats
l'ap manje - he's eating
li p'ap manje - he's not eating
li t'ap manje - he was eating
li pa t'ap manje - he wasn't eating
Teddy danse - Teddy dances
Teddy ap danse - Teddy is dancing
Teddy p'ap danse - Teddy is not dancing
Teddy t'ap danse - Teddy was dancing
Teddy pa t'ap danse - Teddy was not dancing
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Let's practice. Please translate the following sentences.
1. Soto is not laughing, he's crying.
2. I am not dancing tonight.
3. We are not speaking, we're singing
4. They were not walking, they were running
5. We were not reading a book, we were writing a letter
Answers are posted below
1. Soto p'ap ri, l'ap kriye 2.m p'ap danse aswè a 3. nou p'ap pale, nap chante 4. yo pa t'ap mache, yo t'ap kouri 5. nou pa t'ap li yon liv, nou tap ekri yon lèt
Exercise 70 - Progressive Form (Part 3)
Before you do this exercise, you must review Lesson 13, Lesson 14, Lesson 22 and Lesson 68
Past Progressive
1. Mwen te ap chante - I was singing
2. Li te ap danse - she was dancing
3. Nou te ap pale - we were speaking
4. Tasha te ap ekri -Tasha was writing
5. Yo te ap mache - they were walking
IMPORTANT -
"te" is the determiner for past tense in Haitian Creole
"ap" is the determiner for the progressive form.
In Haitian Creole both words (te + ap) are contracted together to form "t'ap". You'll see and hear it a lot in Haitian Creole.
Here I will rewrite the above sentences with the contracted form of te and ap, for that's what you'll see and hear more often.
1. Mwen t'ap chante
2. li t'ap danse
3. Nou t'ap pale
4. Tasha t'ap ekri
5. Yo t'ap mache
And since you reviewed Lesson 13, you know that the subject pronoun can also be contracted.
Here I will rewrite the first group of five sentences using contraction of the pronouns.
1. M t'ap chante
2. Li t'ap danse
3. Nou t'ap pale
4. Tasha t'ap ekri
5. Yo t'ap mache
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Let's practice. Using contractions of the pronouns and the determiners, translate the following sentences.
1. We were sleeping.
2. I was thinking
3. She was eating
4. Sheila was driving
5. he was reading
answers are given below.
1.Nou t'ap dòmi 2. Mwen t'ap panse 3.Li t'ap manje 4.Sheila t'ap kondwi 5.Li t'ap li.
Past Progressive
1. Mwen te ap chante - I was singing
2. Li te ap danse - she was dancing
3. Nou te ap pale - we were speaking
4. Tasha te ap ekri -Tasha was writing
5. Yo te ap mache - they were walking
IMPORTANT -
"te" is the determiner for past tense in Haitian Creole
"ap" is the determiner for the progressive form.
In Haitian Creole both words (te + ap) are contracted together to form "t'ap". You'll see and hear it a lot in Haitian Creole.
Here I will rewrite the above sentences with the contracted form of te and ap, for that's what you'll see and hear more often.
1. Mwen t'ap chante
2. li t'ap danse
3. Nou t'ap pale
4. Tasha t'ap ekri
5. Yo t'ap mache
And since you reviewed Lesson 13, you know that the subject pronoun can also be contracted.
Here I will rewrite the first group of five sentences using contraction of the pronouns.
1. M t'ap chante
2. Li t'ap danse
3. Nou t'ap pale
4. Tasha t'ap ekri
5. Yo t'ap mache
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Let's practice. Using contractions of the pronouns and the determiners, translate the following sentences.
1. We were sleeping.
2. I was thinking
3. She was eating
4. Sheila was driving
5. he was reading
answers are given below.
1.Nou t'ap dòmi 2. Mwen t'ap panse 3.Li t'ap manje 4.Sheila t'ap kondwi 5.Li t'ap li.
Exercise 69 - Progressive Form (Part 2)
Before continuing on with this exercise, please see PRESENT PROGRESSIVE PART 1.
Present Progressive and Contraction Forms
"ap" or "ape", the determiner for the progressive form, is almost always contracted together with the pronouns that it follows.
Example:
1. mwen ap becomes m'ap, m ap, map, m'ape
2. ou ap becomes w'ap, w ap, wap, w'ape
3. li ap becomes l'ap, l ap, lap, l'ape
4. nou ap becomes n'ap, n ap, nap, n'ape
5. yo ap becomes y'ap, y ap, yap, y'ape
Examples.
1. we are working together - n'ap travay ansanm.
2. She is talking on the phone - l'ap pale nan telefòn
3. you are writing a letter - l'ap ekri yon lèt
4. I'm following you - m'ap swiv ou
5. they're fighting for freedom - y'ap goumen pou libète
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Let's practice. Using the contraction form, translate the following sentences.
1. I'm listening to you.
2. he is sleeping on the bed
3. they are crying
4. you are reading a book
5. We are dancing
Answers are given below.
1.m'ap koute w 2.l'ap dòmi sou kabann nan 3.y'ap kriye 4.w'ap li yon liv 5.n'ap danse
Present Progressive and Contraction Forms
"ap" or "ape", the determiner for the progressive form, is almost always contracted together with the pronouns that it follows.
Example:
1. mwen ap becomes m'ap, m ap, map, m'ape
2. ou ap becomes w'ap, w ap, wap, w'ape
3. li ap becomes l'ap, l ap, lap, l'ape
4. nou ap becomes n'ap, n ap, nap, n'ape
5. yo ap becomes y'ap, y ap, yap, y'ape
Examples.
1. we are working together - n'ap travay ansanm.
2. She is talking on the phone - l'ap pale nan telefòn
3. you are writing a letter - l'ap ekri yon lèt
4. I'm following you - m'ap swiv ou
5. they're fighting for freedom - y'ap goumen pou libète
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Let's practice. Using the contraction form, translate the following sentences.
1. I'm listening to you.
2. he is sleeping on the bed
3. they are crying
4. you are reading a book
5. We are dancing
Answers are given below.
1.m'ap koute w 2.l'ap dòmi sou kabann nan 3.y'ap kriye 4.w'ap li yon liv 5.n'ap danse
Exercise 68 - Progressive Form (Part 1)
Bonjou! Kouman ou ye?
Present Progressive
Let us look at the progressive form in the present tense.
Please review the Haitian Creole Present tense (verbs, subjects and pronouns) in Lessons 13 and Lesson 14 before you continue with this exercise.
Present progressive is formed by adding the progressive indicator 'ap' between the Haitian Creole subject and the verb. Examples:
Mwen ap pale.
I am talking.
Nou ap tann.
We are waiting.
Yo ap jwee ansanm.
They are playing together.
Present tense - Mwen chante (I sing)
Present progressive - Mwen ap chante ( I am singing)
Present tense - li kouri (he runs)
Present progressive - li ap kouri (he's running)
Present tense - Lina manje yon mango (Lina eats a mango)
Present progressive - Lina ap manje yon mango (Lina is eating a mango)
"ap" is the determiner for the progressive form in Haitian Creole.
Here are some examples:
1. Yo ap pale Angle - They're speaking English
2. Nou ap priye - We are praying
3. Ou ap kondwi twò vit - You are driving too fast
4. Moun you ap chante - The people are singing
5. Mwen ap panse - I am thinking
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Let's practice. Translate the following sentences
1. We are walking.
2. She is writing
3. I am breathing
4. They are learning
5. Janine is reading
Answers are given below.
1.Nou ap mache 2.Li ap ekri 3.Mwen ap respire 4. Yo ap aprann 5.Janine ap li
Present Progressive
Let us look at the progressive form in the present tense.
Please review the Haitian Creole Present tense (verbs, subjects and pronouns) in Lessons 13 and Lesson 14 before you continue with this exercise.
Present progressive is formed by adding the progressive indicator 'ap' between the Haitian Creole subject and the verb. Examples:
Mwen ap pale.
I am talking.
Nou ap tann.
We are waiting.
Yo ap jwee ansanm.
They are playing together.
Present tense - Mwen chante (I sing)
Present progressive - Mwen ap chante ( I am singing)
Present tense - li kouri (he runs)
Present progressive - li ap kouri (he's running)
Present tense - Lina manje yon mango (Lina eats a mango)
Present progressive - Lina ap manje yon mango (Lina is eating a mango)
"ap" is the determiner for the progressive form in Haitian Creole.
Here are some examples:
1. Yo ap pale Angle - They're speaking English
2. Nou ap priye - We are praying
3. Ou ap kondwi twò vit - You are driving too fast
4. Moun you ap chante - The people are singing
5. Mwen ap panse - I am thinking
______________________________________________________________
Let's practice. Translate the following sentences
1. We are walking.
2. She is writing
3. I am breathing
4. They are learning
5. Janine is reading
Answers are given below.
1.Nou ap mache 2.Li ap ekri 3.Mwen ap respire 4. Yo ap aprann 5.Janine ap li
How do we say "would have been"? (As in "The cat would have been cold.")
would have been - ta gentan
He would have been dead - li ta gentan mouri
you would have been king - ou ta gentan rwa
I would have been in Miami - M ta gentan Miami
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We do not tutor.
check out EDUCAVISION or LIBRERI MAPOU websites. They might be able to help.
Whatever, whoever, whereever
Whatever - nenpòt kisa
whoever - nenpòt kimoun, or nenpòt kilès
wherever - nenpòt kikote
anyhow - nenpòt kijan, or nenpòt kouman, or nenpòt kifason
whoever - nenpòt kimoun, or nenpòt kilès
wherever - nenpòt kikote
anyhow - nenpòt kijan, or nenpòt kouman, or nenpòt kifason
Repel(s), repelled,country in the middle east,slaggish economy, thanxs you, are u sure, easier, can u send in the meaning of these words in creole.
repel ( to ward off, to send away) - pouse
repel ( resisting an attack) - reziste, goumen
repel (rise against, send away, force back) - revòlte
Repeal - revoke, anile
Country in the Middle East - peyi nan Mwayen Noryan
country - peyi
Middle East - Mwayen Noryan
Sluggish - move, tèt chat
sluggish economy - move ekonomi
sluggish ekonomi - ekonomi tèt anba (upside down economy)
I thank you - m remèsye w
to thank - remèsye
Are you sure - Eske ou sèten?
easier - pi fasil
repel (rise against, send away, force back) - revòlte
Repeal - revoke, anile
Country in the Middle East - peyi nan Mwayen Noryan
country - peyi
Middle East - Mwayen Noryan
Sluggish - move, tèt chat
sluggish economy - move ekonomi
sluggish ekonomi - ekonomi tèt anba (upside down economy)
I thank you - m remèsye w
to thank - remèsye
Are you sure - Eske ou sèten?
easier - pi fasil
How would you say the phrase "Love me clean" in creole? (edited)
Love me clean - No equivalent expression
Clean love (self-love)- lanmou pwòp
Pure love - lanmou pi, lanmou san relasyon
Lanmou pwòp means having respect for oneself, having a healthy self-esteem, accepting who you are
Lanmou pwochen is the love you're supposed to have for one another as in, "Love One Another...", it's brotherly love.
Lanmou chanèl is sexual love, sexual lust, primitive instinct
Lanmou pi is pure love, as in "God's love"
Love as an object can be translated as "idòl" pronounced "ee-dohl"
You are special - Ou se yon moun ki spesyal
You are important - Ou se yon moun ki enpòtan
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Audio practice.
1. lanmou pwòp - self-respect
2.lanmou pwochen - brotherly love
3. lanmou chanèl - physical love
4. lanmou pi - pure love
5. lanmou san kondisyon - unconditional love
6. ou se yon moun ki spesyal - you are special
7. ou spesyal - you are special
8. ou se yon moun ki enpòtan - you're important
9. ou enpòtan - you're important
Ask me anything
Clean love (self-love)- lanmou pwòp
Pure love - lanmou pi, lanmou san relasyon
Lanmou pwòp means having respect for oneself, having a healthy self-esteem, accepting who you are
Lanmou pwochen is the love you're supposed to have for one another as in, "Love One Another...", it's brotherly love.
Lanmou chanèl is sexual love, sexual lust, primitive instinct
Lanmou pi is pure love, as in "God's love"
Love as an object can be translated as "idòl" pronounced "ee-dohl"
You are special - Ou se yon moun ki spesyal
You are important - Ou se yon moun ki enpòtan
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Audio practice.
1. lanmou pwòp - self-respect
2.lanmou pwochen - brotherly love
3. lanmou chanèl - physical love
4. lanmou pi - pure love
5. lanmou san kondisyon - unconditional love
6. ou se yon moun ki spesyal - you are special
7. ou spesyal - you are special
8. ou se yon moun ki enpòtan - you're important
9. ou enpòtan - you're important
Ask me anything
broken heart, broken hearted
broken heart (sad) - kè brize
broken hearted (lovesick) - gen maldamou, gen kè brize
broken hearted (lovesick) - gen maldamou, gen kè brize
what does the word muche mean in the creole language
mouche, n. - Pronounced moo-shay means man, husband, boyfriend, fellow, dude, lover
mouche, v - pronounced moo-shay means to blow your nose
mouche, v - pronounced moo-shay means to blow your nose
where can i find ex 65
To find Exercise 65, enter either 'Verb to go" or "I'm going to" or "exercise 65" in the search area. If that doesn't work, scroll down to 'Lessons, Exercises, Answered questions, etc..'. to the left column and find the blog entry of 2/11/11
konsa konsa
konsa konsa - Not too great.When you're asked, "how are things?", and things are not going too well, you may reply, "konsa konsa".
also,
Konsa konsa - easy and free
also,
Konsa konsa - easy and free
coach
coach, n. - antrenè
coach, v. - antrene
coach, v. - antrene
coach the team - antrene ekip la
this is the coach - sa se antrenè a
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