I gotta go to bed - Fòk mal dòmi
small
small - ti (as an adjective, placed in front of a noun)
small - piti (as an attribute or adverb)
small - piti (as an attribute or adverb)
how do you say I care about you
I care about you - Mwen sousye m de ou
(or)
I care about you - Mwen sansib pou ou
I care about you - Mwen sansib pou ou
ye
ye - auxillary of the verb 'to be'
(used most often when asking questions with the verb 'to be')
(used most often when asking questions with the verb 'to be')
Example:
What is this? - kisa sa ye?
who are you? - kimoun ou ye?
where are you? - kote ou ye?
how are you - kijan ou ye?
I am a woman - Se yon fanm mwen ye.
Making negative sentences (NEVER) - Part II
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BONJOU TOUT MOUN! – HELLO EVERYONE!
Last time we made negatives sentences such as:
M pa pale – I don’t speak
m pa konprann - I don't understand
Today we’ll make negatives sentences with NEVER.
Jamè - never
Janm - never
Jamè is a French word for never. In French it is written as jamais
Janm is the creole word derived from jamais.
In Haitian Creole we use both jamè and janm
Negative sentence = pa janm, or pa jamè
1. M pa konnen – I don’t know
2. M pa janm konnen – I never know
3. Nou pa pale – we don’t talk
4. Nou pa janm pale - We never talk
5. Ou pa konprann – you don’t understand
6. Ou pa janm konprann – you never understand
7. Pa gen moun la - There’s no one here
8. Pa janm gen moun la – there’s never anyone here
9. Pa lage – don’t give up
10. Pa janm lage – never give up, don’t ever give up
Let us look at a few more examples:
11. M pa janm li – I never read
12. Li pa janm travay – it never works
13. M pa janm bwè – I never drink
14. Li pa janm twò ta – it’s never too late
15. M pa janm sèl – I’m never alone
16. Pa janm bliye m – don’t ever forget me
17. Pa janm lage m – don’t ever let me go
18. Pa janm pale ak bouch plen – never talk with your mouth full
19. Pa janm di jamè – never say never
20. Pa janm sispann souri - never stop smiling
Believe - kwè
How would you translate: I never believe
Sit down – chita
How would you translate : I never sit down
.Mèsi, orevwa e pa janm sispann aprann
Thank you, goodbye and never stop learning.
Track: La machin a danse by La Compagnie Creole
Audio clip available for download here:
http://limanecasimi.audioacrobat.com/download/385775f3-32cc-26c3-2ffd-55df48dd602b.mp3
BONJOU TOUT MOUN! – HELLO EVERYONE!
Last time we made negatives sentences such as:
M pa pale – I don’t speak
m pa konprann - I don't understand
Today we’ll make negatives sentences with NEVER.
Jamè - never
Janm - never
Jamè is a French word for never. In French it is written as jamais
Janm is the creole word derived from jamais.
In Haitian Creole we use both jamè and janm
Negative sentence = pa janm, or pa jamè
1. M pa konnen – I don’t know
2. M pa janm konnen – I never know
3. Nou pa pale – we don’t talk
4. Nou pa janm pale - We never talk
5. Ou pa konprann – you don’t understand
6. Ou pa janm konprann – you never understand
7. Pa gen moun la - There’s no one here
8. Pa janm gen moun la – there’s never anyone here
9. Pa lage – don’t give up
10. Pa janm lage – never give up, don’t ever give up
Let us look at a few more examples:
11. M pa janm li – I never read
12. Li pa janm travay – it never works
13. M pa janm bwè – I never drink
14. Li pa janm twò ta – it’s never too late
15. M pa janm sèl – I’m never alone
16. Pa janm bliye m – don’t ever forget me
17. Pa janm lage m – don’t ever let me go
18. Pa janm pale ak bouch plen – never talk with your mouth full
19. Pa janm di jamè – never say never
20. Pa janm sispann souri - never stop smiling
Believe - kwè
How would you translate: I never believe
Sit down – chita
How would you translate : I never sit down
.Mèsi, orevwa e pa janm sispann aprann
Thank you, goodbye and never stop learning.
Track: La machin a danse by La Compagnie Creole
if I translate that, Katia, I like ur shape.
I like your shape - m renmen fòm ou or m renmen fòm kò w.
If you specifically want to mean sexy, you gotta phrase it differently as follow:
ou anfòm
ou byen kanpe or
ou sexy
all three sentences above translates "you are sexy"
but you definitely cannot say, "m renmen sexy ou la."
If you specifically want to mean sexy, you gotta phrase it differently as follow:
ou anfòm
ou byen kanpe or
ou sexy
all three sentences above translates "you are sexy"
but you definitely cannot say, "m renmen sexy ou la."
I said Katia mwen renmen sexy ou la. how's the spelling.
incorrect: Katia mwen renmen sexy ou la
correct: Katia mwen renmen fòm ou.
correct: Katia mwen renmen fòm ou.
I would like to have a copy the loan agreement send to me. check spelling. missing words.
Mwen ta renmen ou voye yon kopi dokiman m te siyen an ban mwen.
Now, assume that i want cash back. and do you have a section for Numbers.
Now - kounye a
Assume that I want cash back - Pretann ke m vle ou remèt mwen monnen
Section for numbers: http://sweetcoconuts.blogspot.com/2010/09/telling-time.html
That'll be a good sign, Well done.
That'll be a good sign - Sa va yon bon siy.
Well done - Bon travay,or Byen fè, or Ou byen fè
My Most Embarassing Moments While I Was Learning to Speak English
Bonjou, Kouman ou ye?
How are you progressing in the Haitian Creole language so far?
Have you taken a class?
Have you networked with a Creole speaking group?
Have you sent yourself messages in Creole on your phone? (I did that!)
Have you dreamed in Creole yet? (I always spoke perfect English, with no accent, in my dreams.)
Learning a new language can be quite an adventure. When I came to the USA, I didn't understand a word of spoken English even though I had studied the language for a short while in Haiti. One week after I landed at the Miami International Airport, I was sent to High School. With the help of an interpreter I was told that I would start in the eleventh grade based on my school transcripts from Haiti.
That was great, I thought. Except that I was sure whether it meant that I would be in the eleventh class, or that I would be the eleventh student.
My first year in High School in the USA was the worst year of my life. I cried often. I never thought this dark period would ever end. I would not have made it out sanely if it wasn't for my piano teacher, Mr. Sunburg. Mr, Sunburg was an older teacher who was funny, unconventional and talented. Even though I never understood most of what he said in class, his body language communicated patience, compassion, and understanding. He is the one who gave me the idea that people don't have to speak the same language to communicate well.
These are some of the most embarassing moments I remember from that time:
1. When I was called upon to answer a question in class my teachers seldom understood a word I said. They’d ask me to, “speak up!”, “repeat!” and eternally wait for my answer in a quiet classroom filled with chuckles.
2. My math teacher was videotaping the class one day. When it was my turn to speak I was mortified. I couldn’t utter a word. Worse of all the whole class kept saying, “Come on girl, say something!”
3. Public transportation in Haiti is not the same as the in USA. No kidding! there are no bus stops, there are no marked buses, and there’s no button to press to stop the bus. In Haiti you yell “Psst!” to get the bus driver’s attention. So in my first months in the USA I stepped onto a Miami bus. The driver was mad at me. I now know that it was because I was fiercely waving my arm to stop the bus instead of waiting at a bus stop. When I got to my destination, I wasn’t sure how to stop the bus. So I kept going until another rider had to get down. I’m pretty sure I walked an extra six or seven blocks that day.
4. On the stairs, in school once, a boy came to my face, waving his menacing fingers at me, saying…. Something I didn’t understand. I charged at him and he ran away. I don’t know what I would’ve done if he had charged back. I don’t know how to fight. Haven’t had a catfight yet.
5. In Haiti, it is traditional to greet and kiss every grown up that comes into the house on the cheek. When I came to the USA I kept kissing the landlord every time he came to collect my mom’s payment until he told my mom to make me stop kissing him.
6. We do not have the “letter grading system” in Haiti schools. On my first day in High school I got a grade of “F” for a, possibly, review test. When I got my graded test back, I sat it on my desk and the girl next to me was gawking at my letter grade. She took my test from me and started passing it around in class. I thought that was good thing. I don't think so anymore.
7. I walked into the boy’s bathroom. Worse of all, I did not even notice that it was a little bit 'different'. I just went in. I actually thought it was weird that a boy came in and stood up to pee in that “thing” on the wall.
8. It took me a long time to confidently answer, "Here!", to roll call without breaking into a sweat and palpitation.
9. Someone should have warned me about Halloween and saved me a day of confusion.
10. I am grateful for all the people who have kept eye contact, and nodded, and smiled as they were trying to make sense of my broken English.
How are you progressing in the Haitian Creole language so far?
Have you taken a class?
Have you networked with a Creole speaking group?
Have you sent yourself messages in Creole on your phone? (I did that!)
Have you dreamed in Creole yet? (I always spoke perfect English, with no accent, in my dreams.)
Learning a new language can be quite an adventure. When I came to the USA, I didn't understand a word of spoken English even though I had studied the language for a short while in Haiti. One week after I landed at the Miami International Airport, I was sent to High School. With the help of an interpreter I was told that I would start in the eleventh grade based on my school transcripts from Haiti.
That was great, I thought. Except that I was sure whether it meant that I would be in the eleventh class, or that I would be the eleventh student.
My first year in High School in the USA was the worst year of my life. I cried often. I never thought this dark period would ever end. I would not have made it out sanely if it wasn't for my piano teacher, Mr. Sunburg. Mr, Sunburg was an older teacher who was funny, unconventional and talented. Even though I never understood most of what he said in class, his body language communicated patience, compassion, and understanding. He is the one who gave me the idea that people don't have to speak the same language to communicate well.
These are some of the most embarassing moments I remember from that time:
1. When I was called upon to answer a question in class my teachers seldom understood a word I said. They’d ask me to, “speak up!”, “repeat!” and eternally wait for my answer in a quiet classroom filled with chuckles.
2. My math teacher was videotaping the class one day. When it was my turn to speak I was mortified. I couldn’t utter a word. Worse of all the whole class kept saying, “Come on girl, say something!”
3. Public transportation in Haiti is not the same as the in USA. No kidding! there are no bus stops, there are no marked buses, and there’s no button to press to stop the bus. In Haiti you yell “Psst!” to get the bus driver’s attention. So in my first months in the USA I stepped onto a Miami bus. The driver was mad at me. I now know that it was because I was fiercely waving my arm to stop the bus instead of waiting at a bus stop. When I got to my destination, I wasn’t sure how to stop the bus. So I kept going until another rider had to get down. I’m pretty sure I walked an extra six or seven blocks that day.
4. On the stairs, in school once, a boy came to my face, waving his menacing fingers at me, saying…. Something I didn’t understand. I charged at him and he ran away. I don’t know what I would’ve done if he had charged back. I don’t know how to fight. Haven’t had a catfight yet.
5. In Haiti, it is traditional to greet and kiss every grown up that comes into the house on the cheek. When I came to the USA I kept kissing the landlord every time he came to collect my mom’s payment until he told my mom to make me stop kissing him.
6. We do not have the “letter grading system” in Haiti schools. On my first day in High school I got a grade of “F” for a, possibly, review test. When I got my graded test back, I sat it on my desk and the girl next to me was gawking at my letter grade. She took my test from me and started passing it around in class. I thought that was good thing. I don't think so anymore.
7. I walked into the boy’s bathroom. Worse of all, I did not even notice that it was a little bit 'different'. I just went in. I actually thought it was weird that a boy came in and stood up to pee in that “thing” on the wall.
8. It took me a long time to confidently answer, "Here!", to roll call without breaking into a sweat and palpitation.
9. Someone should have warned me about Halloween and saved me a day of confusion.
10. I am grateful for all the people who have kept eye contact, and nodded, and smiled as they were trying to make sense of my broken English.
The cashier will assume i know creole, and She goes further with the conversation.
That'll be a good sign. Then you'll continue in English :). And inform cashier that you're just learning the language. Maybe you could ask cashier to teach you some Creole.
Yes, I can start a conversation with the cashier.
sure. Start with:
sak pase? - what's up?
sak pase? - what's up?
kijan ou rele? - what's your name? (that'll be weird if cashier has a name tag)
Ou gen yon bèl non. - you have a beautiful or unique name (if cashier has a name tag)
Kijan yo prononse non w? - How do you say your name?(if cashier has name tag)
Ki kote ou moun? - where are you from?
Ki kote ou lekòl? - which school do you go to?
(hold a veggie up and say:) Kijan ou rele sa an Kreyòl? - what do you call this vegetable in Creole?
But, before you start, make sure you enunciate your words clearly. Practice speaking with a friend to make sure that he/she can understand what you're saying.
Bòn chans - good luck!
Ki kote ou lekòl? - which school do you go to?
(hold a veggie up and say:) Kijan ou rele sa an Kreyòl? - what do you call this vegetable in Creole?
But, before you start, make sure you enunciate your words clearly. Practice speaking with a friend to make sure that he/she can understand what you're saying.
Bòn chans - good luck!
Making negative sentences (Present Tense) - Part I
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Bonswa tout moun! - Good evening everyone!
Pa - is the determiner for the Haitian Creole negative form.
1. m pa konprann - I don't understand
2. m pa konnen - I don't know
3. nou pa kapab - we cannot
4. li pa kontan - he's not happy
5. m pa pale Kreyòl twò byen - I don't speak Creole too well
there isn't / there aren't
6. pa gen lekòl jodi a - there's no school today
7. pa gen pwoblèm - there's no problem
8. pa gen moun la - there's no one there
9. pa gen anyen la - there's nothing here
imperatives
10. pa kouri - don't run
11. pa gade m - don't look at me
12. pa enkyete w - don't worry
13. pa pale twò fò - don't talk too loud
14. pa fè sa - don't do that
15. pa fache - don't be angry
16. pa fache avè m - don't be mad at me
Bonswa e orevwa - good evening and goodbye
track: Lè latè Te San Lanmou by Caribbean Gospel Mizik
http://limanecasimi.audioacrobat.com/download/569bf65c-89f2-aee7-43f6-b67136ffc727.mp3
Click on the play button, listen and follow the text below.
Bonswa tout moun! - Good evening everyone!
Pa - is the determiner for the Haitian Creole negative form.
1. m pa konprann - I don't understand
2. m pa konnen - I don't know
3. nou pa kapab - we cannot
4. li pa kontan - he's not happy
5. m pa pale Kreyòl twò byen - I don't speak Creole too well
there isn't / there aren't
6. pa gen lekòl jodi a - there's no school today
7. pa gen pwoblèm - there's no problem
8. pa gen moun la - there's no one there
9. pa gen anyen la - there's nothing here
imperatives
10. pa kouri - don't run
11. pa gade m - don't look at me
12. pa enkyete w - don't worry
13. pa pale twò fò - don't talk too loud
14. pa fè sa - don't do that
15. pa fache - don't be angry
16. pa fache avè m - don't be mad at me
Bonswa e orevwa - good evening and goodbye
track: Lè latè Te San Lanmou by Caribbean Gospel Mizik
assignment, establish, this is useful information people in america should know about, Thanks you.
assignment - responsablite, travay, or devwa
establish - etabli
This is useful information that people in America should know -
sa se enfòmasyon itil ke tout Ameriken dwe konnen
establish - etabli
This is useful information that people in America should know -
sa se enfòmasyon itil ke tout Ameriken dwe konnen
I don't think so. Thanks You.
I don't think so - M pa panse sa.
(or)
I don't believe so - M pa kwè sa.
how do you say girl and boy in creole
girl - fi, ti fi (literally means little woman)
ladies - medam, dam
Young woman - jenn dam, jenn ti dam, jenn fanm, jenn fi
woman - fi, fanm, madanm, dam, ti dam, kòmè, nègès
boy - gason, ti bray, ti gason (literally means little man)
Young man - jenn jan, jennnom, jenòm, jenn gason
boy - gason, ti bray, ti gason (literally means little man)
Young man - jenn jan, jennnom, jenòm, jenn gason
man - gason, nèg, mesye, nonm, konpè
keep smiling always
Keep smiling always - kontinye souri tout tan.
(or, another Haitian Creole translation is:)
Pa janm sispann souri - Never stop smiling
(or, another Haitian Creole translation is:)
Pa janm sispann souri - Never stop smiling
Yesterday was my day OFF from work, I've gotten sick, and today i'am in Bethesda hospital seeking for treatment.
yè pandan mwen te gen konje, m tonbe malad. E Jodi a mwen lopital Bethesda, map tann tretman.
I'm sleepy
I'm sleepy - dòmi nan je m
In the Haitian Creole expression 'dòmi nan je m' the object pronoun at the end of the sentence changes according to who is sleepy.
example:
i am sleepy - dòmi nan je m
she' sleepy - dòmi nan je l
we're sleepy - dòmi nan je n
you're sleepy - dòmi nan je w
they're sleepy - dòmi nan je yo
Another way to say 'I'm sleepy' is 'm gen dòmi'.
In the Haitian Creole expression 'dòmi nan je m' the object pronoun at the end of the sentence changes according to who is sleepy.
example:
i am sleepy - dòmi nan je m
she' sleepy - dòmi nan je l
we're sleepy - dòmi nan je n
you're sleepy - dòmi nan je w
they're sleepy - dòmi nan je yo
Another way to say 'I'm sleepy' is 'm gen dòmi'.
should be
should be - ta dwe
example:
you should be happy - ou ta dwe kontan
I should be there - m ta dwe la
the car should be red - machin nan ta dwe wouj
the car should be red - machin nan ta dwe wouj
RIP Liz Taylor - Repoze an Pè
RAP: Repoze an pè - Rest in peace
kòdoleyans bay tout fanmi ak fanatik ou yo -Condolences to your family and your fans.
kòdoleyans bay tout fanmi ak fanatik ou yo -Condolences to your family and your fans.
what does gwo jou mean?
gwo jou - big day
"gwo jou" is a significant day in your life. Days such as your wedding day, graduation day, day you met someone special, etc...
Haitian people also say, "gran jou".
"gwo jou" is a significant day in your life. Days such as your wedding day, graduation day, day you met someone special, etc...
Haitian people also say, "gran jou".
What is life about?
Asking questions with what.
Kisa lavi a ye? - what is life?
De kisa lavi a ye? - what is life about?
Kisa sa ye? - what is this?
De kisa sa ye? - What is this about?
Kisa wap di? - what are you saying?
De kisa wap pale?- what are you talking about?
_____________________________________
So, what is life about?
I think life is about the quest for finding out what life is really about. We may never find the answers in this lifetime, if we did, how else would we occupy our minds? But we do have moments of clarity about what life is certainly not about.
what do you think life's about?
Kisa lavi a ye? - what is life?
De kisa lavi a ye? - what is life about?
Kisa sa ye? - what is this?
De kisa sa ye? - What is this about?
Kisa wap di? - what are you saying?
De kisa wap pale?- what are you talking about?
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So, what is life about?
I think life is about the quest for finding out what life is really about. We may never find the answers in this lifetime, if we did, how else would we occupy our minds? But we do have moments of clarity about what life is certainly not about.
what do you think life's about?
Is it 'Bonjou' or 'Bonswa'? Which is more appropriate?
Bonjou or Bonswa?
bonjou! - good morning! (say it anytime before noon)
bonswa! - good afternoon! and good evening! (say it any time after noon up until midnight)
bònn nwi! - have a good night! ( say it to wish someone a good night)
Mesye, madanm, or madmwazèl?
mesye - mister (title for married and unmarried men)
madanm - Mrs. (title for married women. They are called by the last name of their husband)
madmwazèl - Miss (title for unmarried women)
Silvouplè or Tanpri?
Either one is good to use when you want to say 'please'.
Example:
Ban m yon ti dlo silvouplè -give me some water please
Ban m yon ti dlo tanpri - give me some water please
Kijan, kouman, or kòman?
All three words mean 'how'
Use them interchangeably.
Example:
kouman ou ye? - how are you?
kijan ou ye? - how are you?
kòman ou ye? - how are you?
ki kote, kote, or kibò?
All three words mean 'where'
Use them interchangeably.
ki kote ou ye? - where are you?
kote ou ye? - where are you?
kibò ou ye? - where are you?
ki moun, kiyès, or kilès?
All three words mean 'who'
Use them interchangeably.
Example:
kimoun ou ye? - who are you?
kilès ou ye? - who are you?
kiyès ou ye? - who are you?
timoun, tipitit, or pitit?
all three words mean 'child'
timoun nan - the child
ti pitit la - the child
pitit la - the child
bonjou! - good morning! (say it anytime before noon)
bonswa! - good afternoon! and good evening! (say it any time after noon up until midnight)
bònn nwi! - have a good night! ( say it to wish someone a good night)
Mesye, madanm, or madmwazèl?
mesye - mister (title for married and unmarried men)
madanm - Mrs. (title for married women. They are called by the last name of their husband)
madmwazèl - Miss (title for unmarried women)
Silvouplè or Tanpri?
Either one is good to use when you want to say 'please'.
Example:
Ban m yon ti dlo silvouplè -give me some water please
Ban m yon ti dlo tanpri - give me some water please
Kijan, kouman, or kòman?
All three words mean 'how'
Use them interchangeably.
Example:
kouman ou ye? - how are you?
kijan ou ye? - how are you?
kòman ou ye? - how are you?
ki kote, kote, or kibò?
All three words mean 'where'
Use them interchangeably.
ki kote ou ye? - where are you?
kote ou ye? - where are you?
kibò ou ye? - where are you?
ki moun, kiyès, or kilès?
All three words mean 'who'
Use them interchangeably.
Example:
kimoun ou ye? - who are you?
kilès ou ye? - who are you?
kiyès ou ye? - who are you?
timoun, tipitit, or pitit?
all three words mean 'child'
timoun nan - the child
ti pitit la - the child
pitit la - the child
How long does it take to learn the Haitian Creole language?
How long it takes depends mainly on your reason and motivation for learning it. And that's true for all languages.
plate
plate (a dish for food) - plat or asyèt
example:
yon plat manje - a plate of food
yon asyèt manje - a plate of food
__________________________________
yon plat manje - a plate of food
yon asyèt manje - a plate of food
__________________________________
plate (flat or thin piece of metal) - plak
example:
plak machin nan - the car's tag
example:
plak machin nan - the car's tag
If you won a million dollars what would you do with it?
This is never going to happen to me. So why plan on it?
le maten le soley leve,se kok la mape tann chante,pou madanm pote kafe pou mwen,se le sa lape di mwen,yereswa mwen pa domi,tout lannwit la kok la ap chante,ay mwen pa kapab anko,edem kriye edem rele,kokoriko...
This looks like a lyric to a song...
"When the sun comes up in the morning, the rooster crows for my lady to bring me coffee. She says she did not sleep well last night, 'cause all night the rooster crows ----- I can't any more, help me...."
Well this is definitely a song. I wish i could hear the music though.
Don't you think roosters make the nicest alarm clocks?
I didn't mind them during my school days in Haiti, except that sometimes they'll crow all day long. God bless them.
"When the sun comes up in the morning, the rooster crows for my lady to bring me coffee. She says she did not sleep well last night, 'cause all night the rooster crows ----- I can't any more, help me...."
Well this is definitely a song. I wish i could hear the music though.
Don't you think roosters make the nicest alarm clocks?
I didn't mind them during my school days in Haiti, except that sometimes they'll crow all day long. God bless them.
i tend to forget (ing) words in my sentence, is this a Haitian thing or I need to practice more.
Is this a Haitian thing?! - I don't think so.
Why are you "forgetting" these words?
Is it because you don't know where they belong?
Is it because you don't know which words to place in your sentence?
Or is it because you plainly do not know the words?
I tell you one thing, no matter what method you use to learn a new language, nothing will help you more than to practice speaking it daily with either a native or someone who knows the language very well. For it is in daily practice that your brain remembers the tone, the accent, the flavor, and the "place" of a word. So start networking, and start remembering :)
Why are you "forgetting" these words?
Is it because you don't know where they belong?
Is it because you don't know which words to place in your sentence?
Or is it because you plainly do not know the words?
I tell you one thing, no matter what method you use to learn a new language, nothing will help you more than to practice speaking it daily with either a native or someone who knows the language very well. For it is in daily practice that your brain remembers the tone, the accent, the flavor, and the "place" of a word. So start networking, and start remembering :)
you have my e-mail and my phone, let me know how it goes, thanks you.
Ou gen telefòn ak pòs elektronik mwen, kite m konnen jan sa pase.
thanks you, i've recieved the E-mail, the best time to contact me (is) 5pm, Monday-Friday. translation in creole.
Mèsi, m resevwa lèt la. Pi bon lè pou kontake mwen se a senkè de lendi a vandredi.
I filled in papers of the fincial aid, and waiting for them to write me back.
M ranpli dokiman èd finansye yo. Map tann repons yo.
Until then, I going to sit tight, i am not going to borrow a loans.
Annattandan, m pap leve dwèt fè anyen, m pap mande prete lajan.
Is English your second language? if yes, what was your experience learning it?
English is my second language. Learning a new language took dedication, will and courage over my fear of expressing myself in a foreign language in public. I am still learning. I don't think i'll ever stop learning.
voiding or urinating (with part of speech please). Thanks
to void, pee, or urinate (v.) - pipi, pise
urine (n.) - pipi, pise
urine (n.) - pipi, pise
What is the correct term for lighter skin people in Haitian Creole?
lighter skin male (non white) - grimo
lighter skin female (non white) - grimèl
lighter skin female (non white) - grimèl
what do people think about the creole language
-It is a language just like any others in this world.
-Creole speakers use it to communicate everyday.
-Creole writers and musicians use it to express themselves.
-It is the language of slaves, illiterates, and poor that is now etched forever in blood and ink to tell of a story of survival.
-It is now alphabetized and has been introduced in the Haitian school system as one of the official languages of the island.
-Creole speakers use it to communicate everyday.
-Creole writers and musicians use it to express themselves.
-It is the language of slaves, illiterates, and poor that is now etched forever in blood and ink to tell of a story of survival.
-It is now alphabetized and has been introduced in the Haitian school system as one of the official languages of the island.
-It is widely spoken by natives and foreigners. Some of the countries where Creole is spoken are Guadeloupe, Seychelles, Martinique, Haiti, and Louisiana, USA.
Thanks You, it is a beatiful language to learn.
Yes, and it becomes easier to learn when you interact often with speakers of that language.
I hope learning is fun for you.
what does ki laj ou ou menm?mean?
Ki laj ou? - How old are you?
Ki laj ou ou menm? - How old are you?
Ki laj ou ou menm? - How old are you?
Both Creole sentences have the same meaning.
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Ou menm - yourself
Ki laj ou ou menm - (literal translation) How about yourself, how old are you?
This isn't an every day language. You do releaze that, right?
yes. It's a beautiful language spoken by Haitians everyday :)
Success doesn't come over night,has it been this way for you?
did you want me to translate that:)
translation: siksè pa annik tonbe sot nan syèl la, eske se konsa sa te ye pou ou?
translation: siksè pa annik tonbe sot nan syèl la, eske se konsa sa te ye pou ou?
Expertise, Waste, Discourage, Patience, Violence, Send in the creole translation, please, Thanks you.
expertise - spesyalite, branch
waste (v.) - jete
waste (n.) - fatra
discourage - dekouraje
patience - pasyans
violence - vyolans
mwen se le
mwen se - I am
mwen sele - I am sealed
*often times when someone says, "mwen sele", it either means that they are filled with the spirit or God has placed a seal on them.
mwen sele - I am sealed
*often times when someone says, "mwen sele", it either means that they are filled with the spirit or God has placed a seal on them.
what does pou mean
pou - for (preposition), so that, in order to
Mwen gen yon sipriz pou ou.
I have a surprise for you.
M'ap etidye di pou m kapap pase egzamen an
I'm study hard so that I may pass the exam.
Pou ou kapab sove, fòk ou kwè.
In order to be saved, you must believe.
"Pou" has also other meanings in Creole:
pou → pulse
pou → lice
Mwen gen yon sipriz pou ou.
I have a surprise for you.
M'ap etidye di pou m kapap pase egzamen an
I'm study hard so that I may pass the exam.
Pou ou kapab sove, fòk ou kwè.
In order to be saved, you must believe.
"Pou" has also other meanings in Creole:
pou → pulse
pou → lice
how do you spell hope, faith, courage, prayer and stenght in creole
hope (n) - espwa, esperans
hope (v.) - espere
faith - fwa
courage - kouraj
prayer - priyè (or) lapriyè
strength - fòs
strong - fò
how do you say atrium and ventricule
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
This audio clip ia available for download at this link:
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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)
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
This audio clip is available for download at this link:
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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
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
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