Haitian Creole

The names of the months in Creole?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GysIvt-21QM

January - janvye
February -fevrye
March - mas
April - avril
May - me
June -jen
July - jiyè
August - out
September - septanm
October - oktòb
November - novanm
December - desanm

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What are all the fruits and vegetables?

Specific fruits
apples - pòm
cherries - seriz
banana - fig
grapes - rezen
oranges - zoranj dous
sour oranges - zoranj si
grapefruit - chadèk
pineapple - anana
mango - mango
Soursop - kowosòl
papaya - papay
pomegranate - grenad
limes -sitwon vèt
lemon - sitwo jòn
guava - gwayav

Specific vegtables
Spinach - zepina
potatoes - pòm de tè
sweet potatoes - patat
cabbage - chou
onions - zonyon
eggplant - berejèn
cucumber - konkonm
watercress - kreson
carrot - kawòt
celery - seleri
tomatoes - tomat
lemon, lime - sitwon
lettuce - leti
avocado - zaboka
coconut - kokoye
chayote squash - militon

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haiti is me

translation: Ayiti se mwen.

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I love this blog! You are really helping me learn Creole and I am now able to talk with my friends in Haiti. Thank you.

Great! I'm happy to hear that.

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My dear: Our conflicts and our disagreements tend to get more attention than our agreements.

Yes, you're right.
When my blood boils I have to scream.
But when all is well, I have no reason to moan :)

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Well, looking back to my comments i posted in the past, not a single one did you answer them.. except for the previous one..

Were they questions about the language?

I answer all questions about the Haitian Creole language and Haiti (if i can) except the vulgar ones.

And I answer a small percentage of questions that are not directly about the language or Haiti.
How can I help you, my dear?

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what does "Tout sou mwen" mean

Tout sou mwen - may mean liability, responsibility, or blame (depending on context)

Literally, it translates 'all on me'

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I have such trouble hearing how to say the "w" at the end of the sentence. It means "ou"?

Yes.
"w" is the contracted form of Haitian Creole "ou".

Part1

"w" or "ou" both translate the words 'you, your, and yours'

Examples:

papa ou - your father

papa w - your father

M renmen ou - I love you

M renmen w - I love you

Ou ap dòmi. - You're sleeping.

Wap dòmi. - You're sleeping.

Sa se pa ou la. - This is yours

Sa se pa w la. - This is yours

Part 2

Haitian Creole speakers often use "w" instead of "ou" in writing and speaking.

"w" comes after words that end with nasal and non nasal vowels only.

Examples:

manman w - your mother

kò w - your body

chapo w - your hat

M rele w - I call you

Nou kwè w. - We believe you.

Part 3

"w" does not come after words that end with a consonant.

"ou" is used instead.

Examples:

pitit ou - your child

tèt ou - your head

machin ou - your car

pawòl ou - your word

M konprann ou - I understand you

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Examples:

Listen to the "ou" and "w" sound after the words in the list below.
Feel free to repeat after me.

Click on the play button and listen:
1. Papa w - your father

2. Kò w - your body

3. vwazen w - your neighbor

4. kabann ou - your bed

5. liv ou - your book

6. M ekri w - I write to you

7. M renmen w. - I like you.

8. M konprann ou. - I understand you

9. Sa se manman w. - This is your mom.

10. Lave figi w. - Wash your face

See other lessons with "OU" and "W"

Learn more about Nasal and non nasal vowels

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knock, i will answer you.

Frape, ma reponn ou.

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How do you say "crazy"?

Crazy - fou, dechennen

Examples:
This is crazy! - Sa dechennen!

This is senseless! - Sa dechennen!

This thing is cracked. - Bagay sa dechennen.

He's foolish. - Li fou. or Li pèdi la rezon.

You're foolish. - Ou fou. or Ou pèdi la rezon

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happy flag day in creole

Bònn fèt drapo.

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I'm thinking of you

I'm thinking of you - Map panse avè w.

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honey, i need you in my life

Man o man! You are so right!
You do need honey in your life!

Unlike regular sugar, honey is about 80% all natural sugars. It's a fat-free and cholesterol-free food. It's got tons of vitamins and minerals such as Vitamins B6, niacin, riboflavin, thiamin. It's a great source of calcium, magnesium, potassium, etc... It also has a very healthy glycemic index which is you absorb it gradually - good for digestion!

So, yes, get all the honey you need :)

:-) so if you needed the translation for that:

Honey, I need you in my life. - Cheri toutou kòkòt, m bezwen nan lavi m.
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how do u say im the best

I'm the best. - Se mwen ki pi bon. or

I'm the best. - Mwen se tòp la. or

I'm "it". - Se mwen kap mennen.

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how to say happy haitian flag day in creole

Happy flag day! - Bònn fèt drapo!

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happy flag day

Thanks,

Ble e wouj nèt al kole!

Blue and red all the way!

Read about the epic tale of the Haitian flag :)
http://sweetcoconuts.blogspot.com/2011/05/tale-of-haitian-flag.html
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Tale of the Haitian Flag

The Haitian flag has endured many changes over the span of two centuries. As Haiti celebrates a new era, this illustrated post reflects on the most memorable Haitian flags.

Tale of the Haitian flag

Early 1500's
On crowded shabby boats,
They arrived in chains, from afar.
Replacing the natives
Who succumbed under forced labor.
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Early 1790's

Fighting back oppression
Became their primal desire.
The drum beat and conch call
Harmonized with their warring cries.
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Late 1790's

Revolution arose.
“A banner to lead us!” they begged.
Up went the tricolor.
“Onward!” they cried, waving it high.
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Year 1802

Soon it was apparent,
Flaunting the enemy’s banner
They were branded for life,
Their identity undefined.
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Year 1803

“Comrades!” called their leader,
"Let’s make this flag our contention."
He tore out the white stripe,
Wrote down these words: Freedom or Death.
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Year 1805

Some of them came to think,
“Out with the blue, the bourgeoisie."
Our flag shall bid our plight,
Skin and blood, death and victory.
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Mid 1860s

The emblem, they agreed,
Must reflect pride, not affliction.
They raised the blue and red,
The stripes riding the horizon.
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Year 1964

It’s said, “Beyond mountains,
You will come upon more mountains."
*Négritude supporters
Once more imposed the black and red.
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Year 1987

They took one final stand
Against the father and son's reign,
Stood as one, and once more
Proudly hoisted the blue and red.
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*Négritude was a literary and ideological movement started by black intellectuals, writers, and politicians in the 1930s for the purpose of affirming the black race and the worth of African history.

kale

Kale (inf. form) - to peel, to expose, to beat up on

Kale (adj, past tense) - peeled, exposed, unprotected

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"Yon gwo manman malet - a big mother suitcase" Is that right? It doesn't make sense to me.

That's because 'manman', in this case, doesn't mean mother. It means 'huge'.

example:

yon gwo manman vag - a huge wave.

yon gwo manman malèt - a large suitcase

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In the word "Madanm" is the "n" silent? Or do yo pronounce the "n" with the "m"?

n is silent, but 'an' is considered a nasal vowel.
'an' is pronounced like "uh".

madanm - pronounced like mah-duh-m

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SO how would you explain this to a Creole student when the sentences only use one verb? Ex: Corn was planted. Mayi plante. or I am going home. M ale lakay. or I will see you tomorrow? M ap we w demen? All 3 ex use PS and PP. No helping verb used.

You're right, no infinitive form is used here.
Corn was planted - Yo te plante mayi (past tense of the verb 'to plant')
I am going home. - M prale lakay (PP of verb 'to go')
I will see you tomorrow. - M ap wè w demen. (Future form of verb 'to see')

Examples of instances where infinitive form is used:
They're going to plant corn. - Yo prale plante mayi.
I am going to go home. - M pral ale lakay.
I am going to see you tomorrow. - M prale wè w demen

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Counting Numbers 1 to 20

Link for Video: Counting Numbers from 1-20

Link to download Audio portion only: http://limanecasimi.audioacrobat.com/download/a723b319-525a-d1cb-6aa0-ffe5f4de37a5.mp3

Numbers used in audio and video:

en (1)
de (2)
twa (3)
kat (4)
senk (5)
sis (6)
sèt (7)
wit (8)
nèf (9)
dis (10)
onz (11)
douz (12)
trèz (15)
katòz (14)
kenz (15)
sèz (16)
disèt (17)
dizwit (18)
diznèf (19)
ven (20)

trant (30)
karant (40)
senkant (50)
swasant (60)
swasanndis (70)
katreven (80)
katrevendis (90)

san (100)
de san (200)
twa san (300)
kat san (400)
senk san (500)

mil (1000)
de mil (2000)
twa mill (3000)
kat mil (4000)
senk mil (5000)

What Are You Going To Do Tonight?

Using Haitian Creole 'm pral' to indicate an event that'll occur in the future.

Download link for audio:
http://limanecasimi.audioacrobat.com/download/409cf9c0-e03e-071d-dea9-b69803d0aaf1.mp3

Listen and follow along (Intermediate Level)

Bonswa tout moun!
Good evening everyone!

1. M pral rele manman m.
    I'm going to call my mom.

2. M pral tann ou.
    I'm going to wait for you

3. M pral manje yon pòm.
     I'm going to eat an apple.

4. M pral mande l sòti.
     I'm going to ask her/him out.

5. M pral chache yon travay.
    I'm going to look for a job.

6. M pral kouche.
    I'm going to lie down.

7. M pral bezwen plis.
     I'm going to need more

8. M pral sonje ou.
     I'm going to miss you.

9. M pral wè si ou kapab
    I'm going to see if you can.

10. M pral repoze.
    I'm going to get some rest.

Mèsi e orevwa.
Thank you and goodbye.

chat in past tense

chat - koze, pale

chatted - te koze, te pale

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how to say, 'that's very nice.'

Generally, we would say:
That's very nice - Se trè byen. se trè janti

But depending on what you're describing as "nice", the adjective might vary in Haitian Creole.

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how u say in kreyol, "i promised myself thath i would never let my weaknes get the best of me"??

M te fè tèt mwen pwomès, ke m pap janm kite feblès anpare m.

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what is marinad

Fried dough.

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Do you have any lessons on the Timeless verb forms of Creole with Present and Progressive?

In Haitian Creole the 'timeless' verb follows right after the "helping verb".

Verbs, in Haitian Creole, always retain their infinitive form.

The helping verb may be in the present, past, or progressive forms.

Check out lessons on present, past and progressive forms from the labels on the right side of your screen.

Timeless/Infinitive Verbs.

Examples:

I am going to...

1. I am going to dance. - M pral danse.

2. I am going to sleep. - M pral dòmi.

3. I am going to see her. - M pral wè li.

4. We're going to sing. - Nou pral chante.

5. They're going to like it. - Yo pral renmen li.

I am hoping to...

1. I'm hoping to see you. - M espere wè ou.

2. I'm hoping to pass the exam. - M espere pase egzamen an.

3. I was hoping to speak to them. - M te espere pale avè yo.

4. She's hoping to win tonight. - Li espere genyen aswè a.

5. We were hoping to see the little baby. - Nou te espere wè ti bebe a.

More helping verbs...

1. I tried to call you. - M eseye rele ou.

2. We decided to stay. - Nou deside rete.

3. I'm starting to feel it. - M kòmanse santi l.

4. I need to talk to you. - M bezwen pale avè w.

5. She wants to sit down. - Li vle chita

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Do you have an audio lesson that counts 1-10. I see the numbers in written form, but am new to pronunciation. I am a therapist going to Haiti on a mission trip and want to be able to do things like count repetitions etc.

Link: Counting from 1 to 20 in Haitian Creole.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-CSoSvu3P24

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Thank you so much for your blog! I will be searching extenstivly as our church is doing many missions in Haiti! I can't wait to get started. Thank you!

you're welcome. Hope it'll help.

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Bonjou Mandaly! Mesi pou tout travay w'ap fe pou elev Kreyol yo.Which is correct?Kijan tout timoun yo ye? ORKijan tout timoun ye?Mesi anpil!

Thanks. The first one is correct.

Kijan tout timoun yo ye? - How are all the kids? or How are all the kids doing?

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how can I write bithday wishes in creole?

Happy Birthday! - Bònn Fèt!

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how do you say i am mad at you in creole

I'm mad at you. - M fache avè ou.

Oh no! someone's in the doghouse.

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how to say "nice to hear" on kreyol?

Nice to hear - m kontan tande

Nice to hear from you. - M kontan pran nouvèl ou.

Nice to hear that. - M kontan tande sa.

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Should I use the word 'jete' for 'drop' when I say "drop me off at the school' for example?

No.

Drop off - lage, depoze

Drop me off here. - Lage m la. or Depoze m la.

Drop me off at the school. - lage m nan lekòl la.

Drop her off at the school. - Lage l nan lekòl la

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what does creole 'ban m zoklo' mean

you're being cheated on.

expression:
bay zoklo - to cheat on

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Our Best Wishes to President Michel Martelly

I am opening a bottle of 5-star Barbancourt today.
A toast to CHANGE!
Bon ou pa, yon gwo souwè a Ayiti!

What do you think of Haiti's historic inauguration of Michel Martelly tomorrow?

I don't know if i'd call it 'historic'. The last 'historic' presidential inauguration Haiti had in 1987 turned out to be a flub.

I'm hoping for the best though. Haitians are hoping for the best.
Only time will tell if they got it right this time. It's only been, oh..., 200+ years.

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What is 'tet kale'? Is a political party, or is it just describing Mr. Martelly?

Although "tèt kale" describes Michel Martelly's smooth head, the expression is used to characterize his political crusade. It's a movement.

Tèt Kale, in this instance, stands for thoroughness, conclusiveness and competence.

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If I were to go to Haiti, where and which is a good hotel to stay that's reasonable?

Hotel Montana
Le Plaza Hotel
Coconut Villa
Ayiti Guesthouse

Right now, in Haiti, "reasonable" means "you don't know what you're getting". It's best to stay at a reputable hotel, you won't regret it.

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planning my child’s program.

to plan - planifye (pronounced plah-nee-fy-ay)
I'm planning my child's program - Map planifye program pitit mwen.
I'm planning a child's program - Map planifye yon program pou timoun yo.

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We are optimistic about the future 5/21/11.

This is an optimistic world. Life has no boundaries.

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simenkontra

Simenkontra is a medicinal leaf. In Haiti it's used for various ailments including diabetes, indigestion, and parasitic diseases such as worms.
It's taken orally in the form of tea.

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granmoun toujou di le yon bagay pa pou ou, ou pa dwe foce li. mwen fatigue; ou met mache.

Yes that is true. If something is not yours, you shouldn't force it.
Let it go. If it's meant to be yours, it'll come back to you.

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Harold Camping Miscalculated DOOMSDAY 5/21/2011

This is an urgent message to Mr. Harold Camping:

You have miscalculated DOOMSDAY again!

God knows that you did your best to calculate the exact time the world would end.
God knows that you’re only human.
God knows that you’ve tried in 1994 and failed.
That’s why He’s given you the chance to redeem yourself by CANCELLING 5/21/2011 DOOMSDAY.

The 5 reasons why God wants you to call off DOOMSDAY 2011 are:

1.       God’s time is very precise. He deals in days and seasons, not westernized years. (example: 3 days, 7 days, 21 days, 49 days)

2.       1 day = 1000 years. (You think that God created the world in 6 days and rested 1 day. Think about it! It’s a vast world! In biblical terms, God created the world in 6000 years and rested 1000 years.)

3.       You forgot to factor the extra days of the leap years in your calculations. (If you based your calculations on the 365-day calendar year, you must add in one extra day for every four years for 2011 years. That should give you an extra year or two).

4.       You also forgot to factor in the extra hours from that long, long day mentioned in Joshua 10:13.

5.       Don’t forget to add 1,000 years (or 1 day) between “START OF DOOMSDAY” and “END OF DOOMSDAY” as is described in Revelation 20:2-7.

Now, to all of Mr. Camping's followers:
1.    Prophets never foretell the 'wrong date'.
2.       A prophet’s word is written in stone. So, he can't say, "OOPS, I was wrong."
3.       A prophet never gets a do-over on his predictions.
4.       A prophet’s foresight comes directly from divine revelation, not his own calculations.
5.     No one knows when that day will come, not even the Son of God.

Since Mr. Harold Camping says that 5/21/11 is it, and there's no plan B; he would have to agree, if he's still home on 5/22/11, that he's been LEFT BEHIND.

Hopefully Mr. Camping will not pull a David Koresh Waco-style incident. The local authorities should keep a close eye on his church and peacefully and respectfully disband any gathering event on the night of 5/21. ...Just to be safe.
There's no telling what one might do if they hopelessly waited for Jesus and He never showed up. I, sure as hell, would be disappointed, depressed, then distressed.

See: Does the world end on 5/21/11?

Does the world end on 5/21/11?

I’m surprised Harold Camping did not choose 11/11/11 at 11:11 PM for his prophetic announcement. It would have been more believable. Unless this guy is God himself, how could he predict something that the Son of God Himself does not know?

He’s right about one thing. Whoever dies on that day, natural causes or not, it’s the end of the world for them. OBL’ s world ended on 5/2/11.

5/21/11 is definitely the end of Mr. Camping’s world since his credibility will be destroyed that day.

Life renews, but the world does not end. Life on earth will renew, but it will never be completely destroyed. The Bible does not talk about “the end”, but it talks about renewment (the New Jerusalem) and transformation (rapture).

Harold Camping is causing his followers undue distress (not to count the devastating effect of losing all their money advertising a fabricated fact). After May 22, Harold Camping and his organization should be sued by his followers for psychological damages and loss of wages and property. I sure hope someone is reading this that can do something about it.

See: Harold Camping Miscalculated Doomsday.

"He's without a doubt the most handsome man in the world" How do you say 'without', 'without me', 'without you'? Thanks mucho.

without - san

without me - san mwen

without you - san ou

San dout, li se nèg ki pi bo nan monn nan.He's, without a doubt, the most handsome man in the world.

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what's the phrase for 'judgement day'?

judgement day - jou jijman

Example:
the judgement day is near. - jou jijman an pwòch.

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wi ou konan mwen ka fe ou tonbe damou avem

Impossible. How you gonna make someone fall in love with you unless you got some "love potion" :)

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Job

job - travay, dyòb
I'm looking for a job. - Map chache yon dyòb, Map chache yon travay.

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I find it weird that Prince William and Kate waited a week, whent to work, and now decided to go on their honeymoon. Don't you find it strange?

Well, it is kind of odd. Maybe Prince William wanted to get all his work hours in. Maybe Kate was ...out of action... and she wanted to enjoy her time more "fully" on this expensive honeymoon. Who knows why they waited?

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Something that moves someone to act, create, or feel an emotion, that's what inspiration means to me.

Yes. That sounds right.

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What is inspiration?

What a question!
Inspiration, to me, is the oxygen in my blood. What is inspiration to you?

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Are Prince William and Kate going to a Creole-speaking island for their honeymoon? What kind of Creole do they speak there?

Yes, I heard the news. The Duke and Duchesse of Cambridge are in Seychelles for their honeymoon. I hope they brush up on their Creole.
Just like Haiti, the Creole of Seychelles is based on the French language. The Seychelles Creole is very similar to Haiti's.

How do you write the following sentence: Thank you for your love and support.

Mèsi pou amou e sipò ou.

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espere ke wap etidye

hoping you're studying

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Palman ayisyen an, ki te reyini an asanble nasyonal pou ratifye konstitisyon 1987 la, vote ak 84 vwa pou, 2 kont ak 4 abstansyon, yon pwopozisyon lwa sou doub nationalite.

kontinye travay pou chanjman.

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"a great distance" as in, "It's a great distance from here." Thanks

a great distance - yon bon distans, yon gran distans

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How to say engagement Party in creole?

Engagement party - fiyansay (pronounced fee-yan-s-ah-y)

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Have a Nice Day!

Link to download this audio clip:
http://limanecasimi.audioacrobat.com/download/c1a0777c-9e9f-82d6-afa5-67b9a395b801.mp3
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Bonjou oubyen Bonswa!

Good morning or good evening!

bon
bònn

1. bònn chans - good luck

2. bon apeti - enjoy your meal
    Bon apeti tout moun!
    Enjoy your meal everyone!

3. bon kouraj - Be strong, take courage
    Bon kouraj frè mwen.- Take courage, my brother
    Bon kouraj sè mwen. - Take courage, my sister
    Bon kouraj zanmi mwen. - Be strong, my friend

4. bon apremidi - have a great afternoon
    Pase yon bon apremidi

5. bònn sware - have a great evening
    Pase yon bònn sware

6. bon vwayaj - have a nice trip
    Pase yon bon vwayaj

7. bònn jounen - have a nice day
    Pase yon bònn jounen

8. bònn nwi - good night
     Pase yon bònn nwit.

9. Bònn semèn - Have a great week.
      Pase yon bònn semèn.

10. Pase yon bon weekend. - Have a good weekend


11. Bonn fèt - Happy birthday

12. Bònn anivèsè - Happy aniversary

13. Bònn ane - Happy new year

If you're wondering what the difference is between 'bon' and 'bònn'. The difference comes from the gender accord in the French language. 'Bon' is used with masculine nouns, and 'bònn' is used with feminine nouns. There's no gender accord in Creole. It is best to memorize the few ones that you find in Haitian Creole.

Mèsi, pase yon bònn jounen e orevwa!

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We want people of Haiti to know that "the United States continue commitment to Haiti's reconstruction and economic development."

We want the people of Haiti to know that:
Nou vle pou pèp Ayisyen konnen ke:

The United States continue commitment to Haiti's reconstruction and economic development.
Lè Zetazini ap pèsevere nan angajman yo te pran pou asiste nan rekonstriksyon ak devlopman ekonomik Ayiti.

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What does the word "siwo" mean culturally, and how does it translate in Jocelyne Berdard's song "Siwo"?

siwo (culturally) - sweet, luscious, affectionate, honey, sweetie

siwo is the Haitian Creole word for honey, syrup

myèl - honey

siwo myèl - honey

Many people say that love is as sweet as honey (if not sweeter).

Jocelyn Béroard's song "siwo" interprets it as such.
She may be looking for a man that is sweeter than honey,
But she won't find it
'cause, I believe, the "siwo" is within herself.

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TIME FOR BED

Time for bed - Li lè pou al dòmi.

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Is "Barack" a Haitian Creole word? What does it mean?

Yes it is.
In the Haitian Creole vocabulary barak means: flood, multitude, deluge, crowd.

and,

the Haitian Creole the expression 'barak gason' means: exceptional and remarkable man (or woman).

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Sa sa vle di "matjé"? "Ek an 1976 an lòtograf kréyol paret é i ka pèmet matjé tout kalté kréyol oti vokabilè-yo ka pran pi gwo chous-yo, pi gwo rasin-yo adan vokabilè fransé-a"

Wi, plis nan mo Kreyòl Ayisyen yo pran rasin yo nan vokabilè Franse a.

Men, mo "matje" a pa egziste nan vokabilè Kreyòl Ayisyen an.

Ayisyen pa mete aksan sou "e" nonplis. Sèlsi "e" sa se ta yon "è".

Anfòm anfòm!

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Do you know any children's songs in Creole? Or any christian hymns? If so could you please post some lyrics? I have tried and tried to find some on the internet, but I can't find any....

Haitian Christian Hymn Book is called CHANTS D'ESPERANCE.
I have seen it at Amazon.com
It's in French and Creole. It does not have the music scores, but it does have a list of all the Creole hymns and choruses having English airs.

Click here for more Creole Christian songs
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I am posting one of the hymns here with lyrics.

Precious Lord
Chè Senyè, kenbe men m, ede mwen rete fèm
Mwen bouke fatige tèlman
Nan loraj, nan fènwa, klere wout la devan m
Kenbe men m, chè Senyè fè m rive

Lè chemen difisil, e m bezwen ou anpil
Senyè rete la tou pre mwen
Lè mwen prèt pou m ale, ede m pou m pa bite
Kenbe men m, chè Senyè fè m rive

Lè solèy la kouche, e nwit la ap pwoche
E tout lavi mwen va fini
Ede m pa regrete nan ou sèl mwen konfye m
Kenbe men m, chè Senye fè m rive
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Other Christian hymns and/or kids songs

I have the Joy Joy Joy Joy down in my heart…
Mwen genyen jwa jwa jwa jwa
Anndan kè mwen ( 3 fwa)

Mwen genyen jwa jwa jwa jwa
Anndan kè mwen
Anndan kè mwen toujou
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Jesus Loves The Little Children
Jezi renmen tout timoun yo
Tout timoun yo nan lemonn
Wouj e jònn e nwa e blan
Li renmen yo tou le tan
Jezi renmen tout timoun yo nan lemonn.
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The B-I-B-L-E
La B-I-B-L-E
Se liv sa mwen renmen
Map kanpe sou pawòl Bondye
La B-I-B-L-E
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I Have Decided To Follow Jesus
Mwen te deside
Pou m swiv le senyè (2 lin 3 fwa)
Mwen pap tounen (2 fwa)

Lemonn dèyè do m
Lakwa devan je m (2 lin 3 fwa)
Mwen pap tounen (2 fwa)

Si m dwe ale sèl
Toujou map swiv li (2 lin, 3 fwa)
Mwen pap tounen (2 fwa)
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Jesus, My Reason For living
Jesus, my reason for living
Jesus, the King of Kings
He is my greatest possession
Jesus, my everything

Jezi se rezon kè mwen
Mwen vle swiv li jouk la fen
Jou sa ma wè li fas a fas
Jezi se tout pou mwen
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Change my heart oh God
Change my heart oh God
Make it ever true
Change my heart oh God
May I be like you
You are the potter
I am the clay
Mold me and make me
This what I pray

O chanje kè mwen
Fè l sanble avè w
O chanje kè mwen
Fè m sanble ak ou
Ou se potye a
Mwen se tè a
Fè de mwen sa ou vle
Se konsa m priye
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Our God is an awesome God
Our God is an awesome God
He reigns from heaven above
With wisdom pow’r and love
Our God is an awesome God

Bondye s’on Bondye vivan
Li renye sou tout la tè
Li gen sajès ak lanmou
Bondye s’on Bondye vivan
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Jesus, name above all names
Jesus, name above all names
Beautiful savior, glorious Lord
Emmanuel, God with us
Blessed redeemer, Living word

Jezi, non ou mèveye
Ou se sovè mwen, map ba ou glwa
Emmanuel, Bondye avè nou
Bondye tou pisan, Pawòl vivan
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Because He lives
Because He lives
I can face tomorrow
Because He lives
All fear is gone
Because I know (yes I know)
He holds the future
And life is worth
The living just
Because He lives

Mwen konnen L vivan
Map konte sou demen
Paske L vivan
Enkyetid mwen ale
Paske m konnen (wi m konnen)
Lap pran swen la vi mwen
Map konte jou pou l vin chache m
Paske L vivan
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Deep and wide
Deep and Wide (2 times)
There’s a fountain flowing deep and wide
Deep and Wide (2 times)
There’s a fountain flowing deep and wide

Fon e laj (2 fwa)
Gen yon sous kap koule fon e laj
Fon e laj (2 fwa)
Gen yon sous kap koule fon e laj
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O When the Saints go Marching In
O when the saints go marching in
O when the saints go marching in
Lord I want to be in that number
When the saints go marching in

O lè sen yo antre nan syèl la
O lè sen yo antre nan syèl la
Senyè fè m gen plas nan foul la
Lè sen yo antre nan syèl la
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Father Abraham
Father Abraham had many sons
Many sons had father Abraham
I am one of them and so are you
So let’s just praise the Lord
-Right arm
-Right arm, left arm
-Right arm, left arm, right foot,
-Right arm, left arm, right foot, left foot
-Right arm, left arm, right foot, left foot, chin up
-Right arm, left arm, right foot, left foot, chin up, turn around
-Right arm, left arm, right foot, left foot, chin up, turn around, sit down!

Papa Abraham
Gen anpil pitit
Papa Abraham gen anpil piti
Mwen se youn ladann e ou menm tou
An nou louwe Bondye
-Men dwat
-Men dwat, men goch
-Men dwat, men goch, pye dwat
-Men dwat, men goch, pye dwat, pye goch,
-Men dwat, men goch, pye dwat, pye goch,
-Menton anlè
-Men dwat, men goch, pye dwat, pye goch, menton anlè, vire
-Men dwat, men goch, pye dwat, pye goch, menton anlè, vire, chita!
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Read your bible, pray every day
Read your bible, pray every day
Pray every day (2 times)
Read your bible, pray everyday
And you’ll grow, grow, grow
And you’ll grow, grow, grow (2 times)
Read your bible, pray everyday
And you’ll grow, grow, grow

Li la bib ou, priye chak jou
Priye chak jou (2 fwa)
Li la bib ou priye chak jou
E ou va grandi
E ou va grandi (2 fwa)
Li la bib ou priye chak jou
E ou va grandi
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Father I adore you
Father I adore you
I lay my life before you
How I love you

Jesus I adore you
I lay my life before you
How I love you

Spirit I adore you
I lay my life before you
How I love you

Papa mwen adore w
Tout la vi mwen se pou ou
O O mwen renmen w

Jezi mwen adore w
Tout la vi mwen se pou ou
O O mwen renmen w

Espri mwen adore w
Tout la vi mwen se pou ou
O O mwen renmen w
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I will enter his gates
Ma va antre nan tanp lan
Ak aksyon de gras nan kè m
Ma va antre nan tan plan ak louwanj
Ma va di sa se jou ke Bondye kreye
Ma va rejwi paske l te fè m kontan
Li te fè m kontan (2 times)
Ma va rejwi paske l te fè m kontan (2 lin, 2 fwa)
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I got peace like a River in my Soul
Mwen gen pè kon yon rivyè (2 fwa)
Mwen gen pè kon yon rivyè nan nanm mwen (2 lin, 2 fwa)

Mwen gen lanmou kon yon lanmè (2 fwa)
Mwen gen lanmou kon yon lanmè nan nanm mwen (2 lin, 2 fwa)

Mwen gen jwa kon yon fontèn (2 fwa))
Mwen gen jwa kon yon fontèn nan nanm mwen
(2 lin, 2 fwa)
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Every Promise in the Book is Mine
Chak pwomès nan la bib se pou mwen
Chak chapit, chak vèsè e chak lin
Tout byenfè se lanmou diven
Chak pwomès nan la bib se pou mwen
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How Great Thou Art
Then sings my soul, my savior God, to thee
How great thou art! How great thou art!
Then sings my soul, my savior God, to thee
How great thou art! How great thou art!

Nanm mwen chante nan ou Bondye pisan
Ala ou gran! Ala ou gran!
Nanm mwen chante nan ou Bondye pisan
Ala ou gran! Ala ou gran!
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As the deer panteth for the waters
As the deer panteth for the waters
So my soul longeth after thee
You alone are my heart’s desire
And I long to worship thee
You alone are my strength my shield
To you alone may my spirit yield
You alone are my heart desire
And I long to worship thee

Menm jan plant nan jaden bezwen dlo
Se konsa mwen swaf prezans ou
Ou se jwa nan kè mwen
E mwen pap janm sispann chante glwa ou
Nan ou sèl nanm mwen jwenn refij
Nan ou sèl nanm mwen jwenn sekou
Ou se jwa nan kè mwen,
E mwen pap janm sispann chante glwa ou
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Open Our Eyes, Lord
Open our eyes lord
We want to see Jesus
To reach out and touch him
And say that we love him
Open our ears Lord
And help us to listen
Open our eyes lord
We want to see Jesus

Ouvè Je nou, Senyè
Nou vle wè Jezi Kri
Pou nou ka touche Li
E di L nou renmen Li
Ouvè zorèy nou
Ede nou koute ou
Ouvè je nou Senyè
Nou vle wè Jezi Kri
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O how I love Jesus
Genyen yon non mwen renmen tande
Mwen renmen chante byenfè li
Li se mizik nan zorèy mwen
Se pi bèl non sou latè
O wi mwen renmen Jezi (3 fwa)
Paske li renmen m anvan
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There’s Pow’r in the blood of jesus
Wi gen fòs, fòs, wi gen fòs anpil
Nan san Kris, krisifye
Wi gen fòs, fòs, wi gen fòs anpil
Nan presye san kris lanyo Bondye
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Heaven Came Down and Glory Filled My Soul
Ala yon mèveye mèvèye jou
Jou m pa ka janmen bliye
Lè m te nan tenèb pèdi nan fènwa
Jezi sovè m mwen kontre
Ala yon zanmi ki gen charite
Li satisfè m ak gras li
Li pran tristès, e li banm alegrès
E li fè tout tenèb mwen pati

Syèl la desann, li plenn kè mwen ak la jwa
Lè sovè mwen te sove m pa la gras
Peche m tout padonen
Tenèb nan limyè tounen
Syèl desann li plen kè mwen ak lajwa
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POPULAR (non-christian) CHILDREN SONGS
Yellow bird
Ti zwazo
Ti zwazo nan bwa ki tape koute (2 fwa)
Kon mwen sonje sa
Mwen genyen lapenn
Ka depi jou sa
De pye mwen nan chenn
Kon mwen sonje sa
Mwen genyen la penn
De pye mwen nan chenn
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(while singing this song, children play a game of hide and go seek. Whoever is “It” tries to “catch” another child before the song is over)
Runaway chicken
Ti poulèt sove
Ti poulèt sove WIWA
Kenbe ti poulèt WIWA
Pran-l, pran-l, pran-l WIWA
Madan wa bezwen l WIWA
Pou lal fè bouyon WIWA
Depi yè o swa WIWA
Pran’l, pran-l, pran-l WIWA
A la li sove WIWA
Kenbe ti poulèt WIWA
Madan wa bezwe l WIWA
Pou lal fè bouyon WIWA
Pran-l, pran-l, pran-l WIWA
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Haitian lullaby
Sleep Little One
Dodo ti pitit manman
Dodo ti pitit manman (2 fwa)
Si li pa dodo krab la va manje l (2 fwa)
Dodo titit, krab nan kalalou
Manman li ale larivyè
Papa li ale peche krab
Si li pa dodo krab la va manje l (2 fwa)
Dodo titit, krab nan kalalou
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(This is in French)
Are you sleeping, brother John?
Frère Jacques
Frère Jacques, Frère Jacques
Dormez-vous? Dormez-vous?
Sonnez les matines, sonnez les matines
Ding, deng dong!
Ding, deng dong!
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(This is French)
(This song is sung while the children make a circle and take turns being in the center of the circle.)
Les oignons
Les oignons, les oignons
Kite bon mache
C’est le ci
C’est le ça
Mademoiselle … (name of the kid in center)
Tournez votre dos
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(This is French)
Children make a line when singing this song. Each line has a leader. One leader is called the ‘sun’, the other, the ‘moon’. The “sun” and the “moon” face each other, join hands and form a bridge for the line to pass through. They start singing. At the end of the song the “sun” and the “moon” lower the bridge and ask the captured child, “who do you prefer, the sun or the moon?”. The child chooses to stand behind the sun or the moon. At the end of the game they count and see who has the most followers (the sun or the moon?). Some kids play this game while being blindfolded.

Trois fois, passez là
Trois fois, passez là
C’est la dernière qui restera
J’ai perdu ma vie
Levez, levez Marianne
Ouvert la porte grande
Pour la reine
Paser, passer, passer, passer……

Bònn Fèt dè Mè - Happy Mother's Day

Manman rich - Rich moms

Manman pòv - Poor moms

Manman makout - Strict moms

Manman sitirèz - Over-lenient moms

Manman kontrolè - "CEO" moms

Manman sou jenou - Praying moms

Tout se manman. - They're all moms.

Yo tout proteje pitit yo tankou yon bèt sovaj proteje pitit li.
They all protect their offsprings just like a wild animal protects its newborn.

Tout se predispozisyon. - It's all instinct.

What language are movies watched in in Haiti?

French.
Movies in other languages are dubbed in French too.
A small percentage of movies, sitcoms, and commercials are in Creole.

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Who made you the queen bee?

Coup d'Etat, my dear :)

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Happy Mother's Day

Bònn fèt dè mè
Bòn fè Manman

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I'm all yours...

I'm all yours - Mwen a dispozisyon ou.

I'm all yours. - Mwen mete tèt mwen a dispozisyon ou.

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What historical time period would you most like to visit?

the future.

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What does kout ke kout mean?

Kout ke Kout - no matter what, rain or shine, in whatever shape or form.

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whats up?

Ask in Creole :)

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how to say what is going on in here

What's going on here? - Sa kap pase la?

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little by little

piti a piti or

ti kras pa ti kras

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Mr. Obama said help me "finish the job", he began when he was elected in 2008, and that he is confident the american people will vote for him.

Obama se yon nèg ginen ki abiye an nèg save.
Li ka trape yon mouch ak pwòp men li.
Li konn tann pèlen.
Kounye a lap yaya kò li pou wè si la pase yon dezyèm fwa.
Si l ta pase yon dezyèm fwa,
Menm lanfè pap ka kenbe l.
Se lè sa wa wè sil te gen kòn.

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i really need to go to sleep but i cant

Chante yon "lullaby".

oubyen

Konte devandèyè de 100 a 1.

oubyen

Pran yon ti te 'chamomile' ak yon ti 'Benadryl'

Si sa pa mache, ajoute yon ti 'chofe kè'.
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What's wrong with you?

Scenario A
You walk up to a sad little girl. She's crying silently. You want to ask her what is wrong, but she only speaks Creole. You'd say in Haitian Creole:
1. Kisa w genyen? - what's wrong?
2. Sa w genyen? (contracted form of #1)
3. Ti pitit, kisa w genyen? - Little one, what's wrong?
4. Ti pitit, sa w genyen? (contracted form of #3)

Scenario B
You are the best man. The groom, who only speaks Creole, is getting cold feet. He tells you he doesn't think he can go through with the wedding. You'd say in Haitian Creole:
5. Kisa w genyen? - what's wrong?
6. Sa w genyen? (contracted form of #5)
7. Kisa ki genyen? - What's going on?
8. Sak genyen? (contracted form of #7)
9. Kisa ki pase? - What's going on?
10. Sak pase? (contracted form of #9)

Scenario C
Your best friend dad just got admitted to the hospital for emergency surgery. You want to ask what's wrong with his dad. You'd say,
11. Kisa li genyen? - What's wrong with him?
12. Sa l genyen? (contracted form of #11)
13. Kisa papa ou genyen? - What's wrong with your dad?
14. Sa papa w genyen? (contracted form of #13)

Scenario D
You just brought your broken car to the shop. You want to ask the Creole-speaking mechanic, what's wrong with the car. You'd say:
15. Kisa li genyen? - what wrong with it?
16. Sa l genyen? (contracted form of #15)
17. Kisa machin nan genyen? - What wrong with the car?
18. Sa machin nan genyen? (contracted form of #17)
19. Kisa machin mwen an genyen? - What's wrong with my car?
20. Sa machin mwen an genyen? (contracted form of #19)
21.Kisa machin ou a genyen? - What's wrong with your car?
22. Sa machin ou a genyen? (contracted form of #21)

Scenario E
Your Creole-speaking spouse is obviously mad at you and hasn't spoken to you in two days. If you're brave enough, you may ask:
23. Sa ou genyen, cheri?

how do you say "here"?

here - isi, isit, or la

Examples:
I live here. - M rete isit la.

Are you here? - Eske ou la?

Who's here? - Kiyès ki la?

Do you like it here? - Eske ou renmen isit la?

Is it here already? - Eske li la deja?

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you liked it.. creole translation..

You like it. - Ou renmen li.

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what does 'ou wo.' avec 'chech' mean in english?

Ou wo. - you're tall.

chèch - could mean 'dry' if you're talking about something that was wet.

chèch - otherwise means 'skinny', 'bony', 'meagre'.

*Sometimes Haitians will say 'sèch' instead of 'chèch'.
Both means the same.

Examples:
1. chemiz la chèch. - the shirt is dry.

2. Manje a chèch. - The food is meagre. (not rich, no sauce)

3. Ti fi a chèch. - The little girl is skinny.

4. je chèch. - expression for a 'gutsy person'. It describes a person who has not a tear in their eyes.

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