Love one another. - Se pou nou youn renmen lòt.
Love others. - Renmen pwochen ou.
Love your neighbor. - Renmen pwochen ou.
Love others. - Renmen pwochen ou.
Love your neighbor. - Renmen pwochen ou.
how do you say my love? my heart? my baby ?
my love - lanmou mwen
my heart - kè mwen
my baby - kòkòt mwen, ti cheri mwen
my heart - kè mwen
my baby - kòkòt mwen, ti cheri mwen
It has been a while since we're email each other.
Sa gen kèk tan depi nou pa kominike pa mwayen elektwonik.
or
Sa gen kèk tan depi nou pa kominike pa imèl.
in the begining of''man down'' a boy scream a phrasal,and i think is creole,cause wen youre listening to''we are the world'' you hear somenthing like that too,what does it mean? i love haiti.
The male voice screams, "Sak Pase?!" which is Creole for "What's up?!"
How can you tell the difference between Zouk, Kompa, Zouk-Love, Soca, etc.?
The difference, I think, is in the rhythm. The best way to tell the difference is spend time listenning to these rhythm so that you may develop an ear for them. I suggest you start with a collection of zouk music. Bònn chans!
If the people need me again, then they will have called me.
If the people need me again, then they'll have to call me.
Si moun yo bezwen mwen ankò, yap oblije rele m.
I am a subtitude teacher, I'm hear to teach u,
Mwen se yon ranplasman pou pwofesè ou a.
Mwen pral ansenye klas la pou le moman.
How do you say "I am your father"?
I am your father. - Se mwen ki papa w.
or
I am your father. - Mwen se papa w.
or
I am your father. - Mwen se papa w.
i HAD IT MIXED UP. It should read: Gracious God, thank you for all your mercies, in this time of Pentecost. We need the Power of the Holy Spirit. Send your annointing, let it fall down over the people of Haiti. Protect them Father, we pray...Amen
Bondye Mizèrikòd la,
mèsi pou tout byenfè ou yo,
Nan okazyon pannkot sa.
Nou bezwen pouvwa Sentespri ou.
Konsakre nou avèk Li,
Kite Sentespri ou tonbe sou pèp Ayisyen an.
Pwoteje yo Papa,
Se konsa nou priye ou... Amèn
"No pike Englissshhh!"
Ha! Ha! :)
I remember I used to talk like that when I just came here.
People like you used to make fun of me.
Those were memorable times.... dreams of making it big here.....
And then, we realize, we actually have to work hard for a living,... there was no "milk and honey" streaming down the street of the United States. There were no trails of pennies on our path either, as some had said : (
The Haitian Government lied to us!!! We demand a refund!!!
But seriously, it's a great opportunity. Isn't it?
Ever thought of what would you'd be, in Haiti, if you had never come here? Well, I have. And it's not good.
Thanks for the memories :-)
I remember I used to talk like that when I just came here.
People like you used to make fun of me.
Those were memorable times.... dreams of making it big here.....
And then, we realize, we actually have to work hard for a living,... there was no "milk and honey" streaming down the street of the United States. There were no trails of pennies on our path either, as some had said : (
The Haitian Government lied to us!!! We demand a refund!!!
But seriously, it's a great opportunity. Isn't it?
Ever thought of what would you'd be, in Haiti, if you had never come here? Well, I have. And it's not good.
Thanks for the memories :-)
yout glwa se pou bondye. music sa ki moun ki chante l'
Can you include some of the beginning of the lyrics so that I may have some idea about the song? Thanks:)
I am going to → M pral
1. I am going to sleep. - M pral dòmi.
2. I am going to take a shower - M pral benyen.
3. I am going to kiss you. - M pral anbrase w.
4. I am going to teach you. - M pral montre w, M pral ansenye w.
5. I am going to miss you. - M pral sonje w.
6. We're going to change the world - Nou pral chanje monn nan.
7. I am going to quit smoking. - M pral kite fimen.
8. You're going to love this. - Ou pral renmen li.
9. They're going to fire me. - Yo pral revoke m.
10. I m going to go with you. - M prale avè w.
Find more exercises on I am going to
http://sweetcoconuts.blogspot.com/2011/02/exercise-65-i-am-going-to.html
2. I am going to take a shower - M pral benyen.
3. I am going to kiss you. - M pral anbrase w.
4. I am going to teach you. - M pral montre w, M pral ansenye w.
5. I am going to miss you. - M pral sonje w.
6. We're going to change the world - Nou pral chanje monn nan.
7. I am going to quit smoking. - M pral kite fimen.
8. You're going to love this. - Ou pral renmen li.
9. They're going to fire me. - Yo pral revoke m.
10. I m going to go with you. - M prale avè w.
Find more exercises on I am going to
http://sweetcoconuts.blogspot.com/2011/02/exercise-65-i-am-going-to.html
What's the biggest lie you've ever told and gotten away with?
I've read and agree to the terms and conditions.
Pertinent History
pertinent history - enfòmasyon aplikab
pertinent medical history - enfòmasyon medikal pèsonèl
how do you sayMiddle finger and Index finger
thumb - pous
index finger - endèks, dwèt bouwo
middle finger - dwèt mitan, dwèt lemajè, gwo dwèt
ring finger - dwèt bag, lanilè
pinky finger - ti dwèt, orikilè
how do you say forever
forever - pou tout tan, pou tout tan gen tan
You will live forever - Wap viv pou tout tan
or
You will live forever - Wap viv pou tout tan gen tan.
You will live forever - Wap viv pou tout tan
or
You will live forever - Wap viv pou tout tan gen tan.
how do you say haitian princess in creole
Haitian princess - Prensès Ayisyèn, Prinsès lakay, Rèn solèy, Marabou natif natal, or Prensès Kreyòl
"Paske m konsa"
Paske m konsa - Because I'm made that way.
or
Paske m konn sa - Because I know about it.
or
Paske m konn sa - Because I know about it.
Too Much / Very Much
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Bonjou tout moun!
Hello everyone!
too - twò
too much - twòp
very:
anpil (follow verbs and adj.)
trè (placed before the adj.)
very much - anpil
TOO
1. Li twò piti.
It's too small.
2. Jip sa twò gran.
This skirt is too large.
3. Manyè pale! Ou twò timid.
Talk a little! You are too shy.
4. Ou kriye twòp.
You cry too much.
5. Li pale twòp nan telefòn nan.
She talks too much on the phone.
VERY
6. Li janti anpil.
Li trè janti.
He's very nice/kind.
7. Klas sa di anpil.
Klas sa trè di.
This class is very hard.
8. M tris anpil jodi a.
M trè tris jodi a.
I'm very sad today.
9. Kè m fè m mal anpil pou sa.
I am very sorry for that.
Literally means: '"My heart hurts for this."
10. Sa dwòl anpil.
Sa trè dwòl.
That is very strange/weird.
11. M renmen w anpil.
I love/like you very much.
Se tout, mèsi e orevwa.
That's all, thanks, and goodbye.
Track: Nostalgie Creole by Jomimi
how to say "receive the gift"
gift → kado, don
Receive the gift.
Resevwa kado a. or Resevwa don an.
I received your gift.
Mwen resevwa kado ou a.
I have a gift for you.
Mwen gen yon kado pou ou.
I like your gift.
Mwen renmen kado ou a.
Did you receive my gift?
Eske ou te resevwa kado mwen an?
Receive the gift.
Resevwa kado a. or Resevwa don an.
I received your gift.
Mwen resevwa kado ou a.
I have a gift for you.
Mwen gen yon kado pou ou.
I like your gift.
Mwen renmen kado ou a.
Did you receive my gift?
Eske ou te resevwa kado mwen an?
What does "Amoure mwen vle ou" and "Am nan travay" mean?
Amoure mwen vle w. - (it's about expressing desire towards someone) → it means: Honey, I want you.
Ah! M nan travay - (sounds like he/she doesn't want to be bothered, 'cause he/she's at work)
Ah! M nan travay - (sounds like he/she doesn't want to be bothered, 'cause he/she's at work)
how do u say, 'i like u very much friend but we're two different people.' i want to say it in creole
I like you very much, friend.Mwen renmen w anpil, zanmi.
But we're two different people.Men nou se de moun diferan.
how do you say: you wear glasses
prescription glasses - linèt
sunglasses - linèt solèy
you wear glasses - Ou pote linèt
Can you please make a couple of sentences with 'Even if...'? thanks.
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Bonjou!!!
Even if → Menm si
1. Menm si nou prese, nou pap rive alè.
Even if we hurry, we won’t be on time.
2. Menm si ou kriye, m pap chanje lide m.
Even if you cry, I won’t change my mind.
3. Menm si ou bite, kenbe la.
Even if you stumble, keep holding on.
4. Menm si syèl la tap tonbe, pa deranje m.
Even if the sky was falling down, don’t disturb me.
5. Menm si ou pa pale avè m, map toujou renmen w.
Even if you won’t talk to me, I’ll still love you.
6. Menm si ou fè mye, kontinye pran medikaman an.
Even if you feel better, keep taking the medication.
7. Menm si l fè lapli demen, ap toujou gen legliz.
Even if it rains tomorrow, we’ll still have church.
8. Menm si m wè lanmò anfas, m pap pè.
Even if I stare at death in the face, I won’t be afraid.
9. Lap vin travay menm si l malad.
She’ll come to work even if she’s ill.
Se tout, Mèsi e Orevwa!
That's all, thank you and good -bye!
Track: Trayizon by Zenglen
Ask me anything
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Bonjou!!!
Even if → Menm si
1. Menm si nou prese, nou pap rive alè.
Even if we hurry, we won’t be on time.
2. Menm si ou kriye, m pap chanje lide m.
Even if you cry, I won’t change my mind.
3. Menm si ou bite, kenbe la.
Even if you stumble, keep holding on.
4. Menm si syèl la tap tonbe, pa deranje m.
Even if the sky was falling down, don’t disturb me.
5. Menm si ou pa pale avè m, map toujou renmen w.
Even if you won’t talk to me, I’ll still love you.
6. Menm si ou fè mye, kontinye pran medikaman an.
Even if you feel better, keep taking the medication.
7. Menm si l fè lapli demen, ap toujou gen legliz.
Even if it rains tomorrow, we’ll still have church.
8. Menm si m wè lanmò anfas, m pap pè.
Even if I stare at death in the face, I won’t be afraid.
9. Lap vin travay menm si l malad.
She’ll come to work even if she’s ill.
Se tout, Mèsi e Orevwa!
That's all, thank you and good -bye!
Track: Trayizon by Zenglen
Ask me anything
Is there a location in the south shore of Mass to enroll in a haitian creole class
I'm not aware of any at this time. There are online Creole conversational classes on skype that might be helpfull. Check with HaitiHub. I did get to observe one of their classes, it was resourceful, informative, and constructive
ki cote gwen mow sa
I think you mean, "Ki kote w jwen mo sa?" which means, "Where did you get this word from?"
Creole translation for "man"
There are many ways to translate ‘man’ in Creole:
Man → mesye, gason, nonm, nèg, mouche, frewo, konpè, konfrè
Young man → jennjan, jenngason, jennonm,
Boy →gason, tigason, tibray
I might as well give you the many ways to translate ‘woman’ in Creole:
Woman → fanm, nègès, fi, sò, dam, madanm, kòmè
Young woman →demwazèl, matmwazèl, dam, jennfi, jennfanm, jenndam
Girl→ fi, tifi
Man → mesye, gason, nonm, nèg, mouche, frewo, konpè, konfrè
Young man → jennjan, jenngason, jennonm,
Boy →gason, tigason, tibray
I might as well give you the many ways to translate ‘woman’ in Creole:
Woman → fanm, nègès, fi, sò, dam, madanm, kòmè
Young woman →demwazèl, matmwazèl, dam, jennfi, jennfanm, jenndam
Girl→ fi, tifi
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I guess, I could say it too,
Bònn Fèt Hector!
Bondye beni w!
(whoever you are :)
Bònn Fèt Hector!
Bondye beni w!
(whoever you are :)
how do you say "I will be the best friend I can be for another 1000 days"
Map devni pi bon zanmi ke ou te ka genyen pou yon lòt mil jou ankò.
Why did you use "nèg" to translate 'man'? #1.Doesn't "man" translate as "mesye"? and #2. Isn't 'nèg' sort if a denigrating word?
Nèg is not a negative word in Haitian Creole. The female equivalent is ‘nègès’.
There are many ways to translate the word ‘man’ in Creole:
Man → mesye, gason, nonm, nèg, mouche, frewo, konpè, konfrèYoung man → jennjan, jenngason, jennonm,
Boy →gason, tigason, tibray
I might as well give you the many ways to translate the word ‘woman’ in Creole:
Woman → fanm, nègès, fi, sò, dam, madanm, kòmèYoung woman →demwazèl, matmwazèl, dam, jennfi, jennfanm, jenndam
Girl→ fi, tifi
Teach and Learn
Teach - montre, ansenye (pronounced uh-say-n-yay)
Learn - aprann
1. I would like learn to speak Creole.
Mwen ta renmen aprann pale Creole.
2. Teach me how...
Montre mwen kijan...
3. Teach me how to speak Creole.
Montre mwen kijan pou mwen pale Kreyòl.
4. Is this how?
Eske se konsa?
5. Is this how you say it?
Eske se konsa ou di li?
6. Is this how they say it?
Eske se konsa yo di li?
7. Is this how you do it?
Eske se konsa ou fè li?
8. Is this how they do it?
Eske se konsa yo fè li?
Learn - aprann
1. I would like learn to speak Creole.
Mwen ta renmen aprann pale Creole.
2. Teach me how...
Montre mwen kijan...
3. Teach me how to speak Creole.
Montre mwen kijan pou mwen pale Kreyòl.
4. Is this how?
Eske se konsa?
5. Is this how you say it?
Eske se konsa ou di li?
6. Is this how they say it?
Eske se konsa yo di li?
7. Is this how you do it?
Eske se konsa ou fè li?
8. Is this how they do it?
Eske se konsa yo fè li?
Haitian Creole for, "Help me, please"
help (n.) - èd, asistans, sipò
help (v) - ede, asiste, sipòte
Help me, please. - Ede m tanpri.
Can I help you? - Eske m kapap ede w?
How can I help you? - Kisa m ka fè pou ou?
help (v) - ede, asiste, sipòte
Help me, please. - Ede m tanpri.
Can I help you? - Eske m kapap ede w?
How can I help you? - Kisa m ka fè pou ou?
What make your website help people?
Well, I hope it can be a cache of resources on the Haitian Creole language for people who are learning it. Haitian Creole is such a beautiful language! So many people don't recognize that. And many more don't even recognize it as a language. This language is the communication tool, the bridge, that'll take you right into the heart of Haiti's paradoxical ambience.
Bonjou Mandaly. Kijan ou ye? Is there a way to say the french expression "avant-première" d'un film? Mèsi anpil.
Bonjou stranger :)
There's not an official expression for "avant-première" in Creole.
People most often call it, 'prezantasyon fim nan' otherwise they'd use the French word, 'avant-première'.
There's not an official expression for "avant-première" in Creole.
People most often call it, 'prezantasyon fim nan' otherwise they'd use the French word, 'avant-première'.
How do you say, "what does that mean?"
kisa | sa | vle | di | (uncontracted)
sa | sa | vle | di | (contracted)
what | that | want | to say | (translation)
What does that mean?
Sa sa vle di?
or
Kisa sa vle di?
What do you mean?
Sa w vle di?
or
Kisa w vle di?
sa | sa | vle | di | (contracted)
what | that | want | to say | (translation)
What does that mean?
Sa sa vle di?
or
Kisa sa vle di?
What do you mean?
Sa w vle di?
or
Kisa w vle di?
what color is
What color is...? - Ki koulè...?
What color is the book? - Ki koulè liv la?
What color is your house? - Ki koulè kay ou?
What color are your eyes? - Ki koulè zye w?
What color are my eyes? - Ki koulè zye m?
What color are your shoes? - Ki koulè soulye w?
What color is the book? - Ki koulè liv la?
What color is your house? - Ki koulè kay ou?
What color are your eyes? - Ki koulè zye w?
What color are my eyes? - Ki koulè zye m?
What color are your shoes? - Ki koulè soulye w?
If you had your own country, what would you name it?
I would call it PotPourri.
The cities would have such names as Cinnamon, Cypress, Lavender, and Lemon Peel :-)
The cities would have such names as Cinnamon, Cypress, Lavender, and Lemon Peel :-)
What's that a Creole phrase uttered at the beginning of Rihanna's "Man Down" music video? thanks.
Yes, indeed, the first two words uttered "Sak Pase?" is Haitian Creole for "What's up?"The setting is definitely Caribbean, looks like Jamaica; but the language spoken was from Haiti and other Caribbean Islands.
Sak Pase? - What's up?
Sak Pase? - What's up?
Call me → Rele m
Call me. - Rele m.
Call me later - Rele m pita.
Call me tomorrow. - Rele m demen.
I'll call you. - Ma rele w.
Call me later - Rele m pita.
Call me tomorrow. - Rele m demen.
I'll call you. - Ma rele w.
Quizzes
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Li la, lap fè m fou
Li la, lap fè m fou. - He's here, driving me crazy.
Li la. - He's here.
Nou la. - We're here.
You're driving me crazy. - Wap fè m fou.
She's driving me crazy. - Lap fè m fou.
Li la. - He's here.
Nou la. - We're here.
You're driving me crazy. - Wap fè m fou.
She's driving me crazy. - Lap fè m fou.
Unless u "were" told to do so, u cannot watch TV, u cannot go outside, u cannot play with ur friend..
Si m pa di w gade televizyon, ou paka gade televizyon
Si m pa di w al deyò a, ou paka al deyò a
Si m pa di w al jwe ak zanmi, ou paka al jwe ak zanmi
Si m pa di w al deyò a, ou paka al deyò a
Si m pa di w al jwe ak zanmi, ou paka al jwe ak zanmi
I'm sure you already covered this topic but I can't find it: How do you say the verb "to need"? For example, "I need, you need, we need, she needs". Thank you - I LOVE your blog!
Thanks :)
I need - mwen bezwen
you need - ou bezwen
He/she/it needs - li bezwen
we need - nou bezwen
you need - nou bezwen
they need - yo bezwen
I need - mwen bezwen
you need - ou bezwen
He/she/it needs - li bezwen
we need - nou bezwen
you need - nou bezwen
they need - yo bezwen
I need a car - m bezwen yon machin
What do you need? - Kisa ou bezwen?
Do you need help? - Eske ou bezwen èd?
We need to talk. - Nou bezwen pale
I need to know. - M bezwen konnen
Holding Hands
holding hand - kenbe men
walking hand in hand - mache men nan men
Example:
1. Hold my hand. - Kenbe men m.
2. I want to hold your hand. - M vle kenbe men w.
3. Let's walk hand in hand - Ann mache men nan men.
4. They were walking hand in hand. - Yo tap mache men nan men.
5. Give me your hand. - Ban m men ou.
6. Michael, hold your sister's hand! - Michael, kenbe men sè w!
7. Wash you hands, please. - Lave men w, tanpri.
walking hand in hand - mache men nan men
Example:
1. Hold my hand. - Kenbe men m.
2. I want to hold your hand. - M vle kenbe men w.
3. Let's walk hand in hand - Ann mache men nan men.
4. They were walking hand in hand. - Yo tap mache men nan men.
5. Give me your hand. - Ban m men ou.
6. Michael, hold your sister's hand! - Michael, kenbe men sè w!
7. Wash you hands, please. - Lave men w, tanpri.
Is there a term/phrase for "soul mate" in Kreyol? Would it be similar to the french 'âme soeur'?
Soul mate - boulpik, anmourèz, tokay, or sometimes people would also say "kè" which means 'heart'.
Examples:
Examples:
Ou se boulpik mwen.
Ou se amourèz mwen.
Ou se tokay mwen.
Ou se kè mwen.
All mean "You are my true love." or "You are my true friend".
Ou se amourèz mwen.
Ou se tokay mwen.
Ou se kè mwen.
All mean "You are my true love." or "You are my true friend".
I m having difficulty finding the correct translations for "I wish to see you". I have tried 'swete' from the dictionary and it doesn't sound right.
In that case you mean "desire" or "feel like"
Example: I feel like eating a cookie. or I desire to see you.
The Haitian creole translation is: anvi.
1. I desire to see you. - M anvi wè w.
Example: I feel like eating a cookie. or I desire to see you.
The Haitian creole translation is: anvi.
1. I desire to see you. - M anvi wè w.
2. I feel like eating chocolate cake. - M anvi manje yon ti gato chokola.
3. What do you feel like eating today? - Kisa w anvi manje jodi a?
4. I wish I could see my child. - M anvi wè pitit mwen.
5. I feel like kissing you. - M anvi anbrase w.
6. Do you feel like throwing up? - Eske ou anvi vomi?
7. Do you have to go pee? - Eske ou anvi al pipi?
Sometimes you'll hear:
8. M anvi wè mari m. - I miss my husband. or I wish I could be with my husband.
6. Do you feel like throwing up? - Eske ou anvi vomi?
7. Do you have to go pee? - Eske ou anvi al pipi?
Sometimes you'll hear:
8. M anvi wè mari m. - I miss my husband. or I wish I could be with my husband.
9. M anvi wè w. - I miss you. or I wish I could see you
10. M anvi wè fanmi m. - I wish I could see my family.
Before and After
before - avan, anvan (you may use either 'avan' or 'anvan')
after - apre
Using 'anvan' and 'apre' in a sentence:
1. Think before you talk.
Panse anvan ou pale.
2. Brush your teeth before you go to bed.
Bwose dan ou anvan ou al dòmi.
3. Call me after 8:00.
Rele m apre witè.
4. After the party, everyone went home.
Apre fèt la, tout moun te al lakay yo.
5. Kiss me before you go.
Anbrase m anvan ou ale.
6. Wash your hands before you eat.
Lave men w anvan ou manje.
7. Wipe your feet before coming in.
Siye pye w anvan ou antre.
after - apre
Using 'anvan' and 'apre' in a sentence:
1. Think before you talk.
Panse anvan ou pale.
2. Brush your teeth before you go to bed.
Bwose dan ou anvan ou al dòmi.
3. Call me after 8:00.
Rele m apre witè.
4. After the party, everyone went home.
Apre fèt la, tout moun te al lakay yo.
5. Kiss me before you go.
Anbrase m anvan ou ale.
6. Wash your hands before you eat.
Lave men w anvan ou manje.
7. Wipe your feet before coming in.
Siye pye w anvan ou antre.
The many ways to say "and" in Creole.
and - e, a, ak, avè, avèk, ansanm a, ansanm ak, ansanm avè, ansanm avèk
Jack and Jill
Jack a Jill
Jack ak Jill
Jack avè Jill
Jack avèk Jil
Jack e Jill
Jack ansanm a Jill
Jack ansanm ak Jill
Jack ansanm avè Jill
Jack ansanm avèk Jill
Jack and Jill
Jack a Jill
Jack ak Jill
Jack avè Jill
Jack avèk Jil
Jack e Jill
Jack ansanm a Jill
Jack ansanm ak Jill
Jack ansanm avè Jill
Jack ansanm avèk Jill
what is the traditional clothing
Traditional clothing in Haiti is pretty conventional and westernized.
In most Christian groups, Christian women are not expected to wear revealing clothing, pants, jewelry, or paint their nails.
In most Christian groups, Christian women are not expected to wear revealing clothing, pants, jewelry, or paint their nails.
On my mission trip to Haiti last year, I left all my pants back in the states, only wore long skirts. Still some of the church members were complaining about the clear coating nail paint I had on my toes. I respectfully ignore them :-(
how do you say best friend?
best friend - pi bon zanmi
my best friend - pi bon zanmi m
This is my best friend. - Sa se pi bon zanmi m.
He's my best friend. - Li se pi bon zanmi m.
You are my best friend. - Ou se pi bon zanmi m.
my best friend - pi bon zanmi m
This is my best friend. - Sa se pi bon zanmi m.
He's my best friend. - Li se pi bon zanmi m.
You are my best friend. - Ou se pi bon zanmi m.
The Haitian Creole Alphabet please? Thanks dear, you're awesome!
As published in 1979:
a, an, b, ch, d, e, è, en, f, g, h, i, j, k, l, m, n, ng, o, ò, on, ou, oun, p, r, s, t, ui, v, w, y, z
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_a4MX1SdPk">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_a4MX1SdPk |
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m'renmen ou plis pase mwen menm
M renmen w plis pase tèt mwen - I love you more than I love myself.
Is that ever possible?
Verb 'To Want'
To download this audio, click here: http://limanecasimi.audioacrobat.com/download/f9e11933-9ee7-78c5-e1ef-b36026ced935.mp3
Otherwise, to listen to this audio,
Click the play button and follow along :). Thanks.
Bonswa mezanmi!
Good evening friends!
Please remember that 'M' is a contraction for 'mwen' which means 'I' or 'me'.
You may substitute 'm' for 'mwen' if you wish.
Want (v.) - Vle
1. M vle yon machin.
I want a car.
2. M vle yon pizza.
I want a pizza.
or, if you like tacos, you may say 'taco':)
3. M vle pale.
I want to talk.
4. M vle ale.
I want to go.
5. Kisa ou vle jodi a?
What do you want today?
6. Eske ou vle ale avè m?
Do you want to go with me?
7. Eske ou vle danse?
Do you want to dance?
8. M vle di ou mèsi
I want to say thank you
9. M vle konnen la verite.
I want to know the truth.
10. M pa vle anyen.
I don’t want anything.
11. Kisa nou vle nan lavi a?
What do we want in life?
12. Nou vle libète, respè ak lanmou
We want freedom, respect and love
Se tout, mèsi e orevwa!
That's all, thank you and goodbye!
Track: Nou vle, Nou vle by Ansy Dérose
Otherwise, to listen to this audio,
Click the play button and follow along :). Thanks.
Bonswa mezanmi!
Good evening friends!
Please remember that 'M' is a contraction for 'mwen' which means 'I' or 'me'.
You may substitute 'm' for 'mwen' if you wish.
Want (v.) - Vle
1. M vle yon machin.
I want a car.
2. M vle yon pizza.
I want a pizza.
or, if you like tacos, you may say 'taco':)
3. M vle pale.
I want to talk.
4. M vle ale.
I want to go.
5. Kisa ou vle jodi a?
What do you want today?
6. Eske ou vle ale avè m?
Do you want to go with me?
7. Eske ou vle danse?
Do you want to dance?
8. M vle di ou mèsi
I want to say thank you
9. M vle konnen la verite.
I want to know the truth.
10. M pa vle anyen.
I don’t want anything.
11. Kisa nou vle nan lavi a?
What do we want in life?
12. Nou vle libète, respè ak lanmou
We want freedom, respect and love
Se tout, mèsi e orevwa!
That's all, thank you and goodbye!
Track: Nou vle, Nou vle by Ansy Dérose
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PlayHow do people learn them in their heads?
Learn what? The language vocabulary?
The best way to learn is by repetition, and by listening and mimicking others.
That's what I found most helpful when I was learning to speak English.
Do you have Hurricane Preparedness materials in Haitian Creole for my Creole speaking groups here? Thanks.
Took me some time to put it together, but here it is.
This video is in Creole. It's about instruction on how to prepare and remain safe during a hurricane.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eob4cy8nzP8
This video is in Creole. It's about instruction on how to prepare and remain safe during a hurricane.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eob4cy8nzP8
Playhow do you say since im hatian im learning my language in haitian?
Paske mwen se Ayisyen, map aprann lang mwen an Kreyòl.
instead
instead - olye, pito
Wear the red dress instead of the blue one.
Mete rad wouj la olye rad ble a.
Instead of helping me, they robbed me.
Olye yo ede m, yo te vòlò m.
I love your brother instead. OUCH! :(
Mwen renmen frè w la pito.
Wear the red dress instead of the blue one.
Mete rad wouj la olye rad ble a.
Instead of helping me, they robbed me.
Olye yo ede m, yo te vòlò m.
I love your brother instead. OUCH! :(
Mwen renmen frè w la pito.
Praise the lord
Praise the Lord! - Louwe swa letènèl!
Praise God! - Beni swa Letènel!
Glory be to God! - Glwaradye!
Bless the Lord - Beni swa Letènel.
May the name of the Lord be praised - Se pou non Bondye beni
Jesus is Lord - Jezi se Senyè a
Glory to Jesus - Glwa a Jezi
Praised be the Holy Spirit - Glwa o Sentespri
Thank the Lord! - Mèsi Senyè!
Jesus is alive! - Jezi vivan!
God bless you. - Bondye beni w.
Ask me anything
Praise God! - Beni swa Letènel!
Glory be to God! - Glwaradye!
Bless the Lord - Beni swa Letènel.
May the name of the Lord be praised - Se pou non Bondye beni
Jesus is Lord - Jezi se Senyè a
Glory to Jesus - Glwa a Jezi
Praised be the Holy Spirit - Glwa o Sentespri
Thank the Lord! - Mèsi Senyè!
Jesus is alive! - Jezi vivan!
God bless you. - Bondye beni w.
Ask me anything
She does all-right in school..Did you cut yourself? No, I'm all-right..
She does alright in school - Li fè byen lekòl. or Li fè byen nan lekòl li.
Did you cut yourself - Eske ou blese?
No, I'm alright. - Non, mwen byen.
Did you cut yourself - Eske ou blese?
No, I'm alright. - Non, mwen byen.
how to say.' I respect the movement'
I respect the movement. - M respekte mouvman an.
By 'movement', you do mean 'organisation or crusade' right?
By 'movement', you do mean 'organisation or crusade' right?
Happy Mother's Day!
Happy Mother's Day! - Bònn fèt dè mè!
In Haiti, Mother's Day is celebrated on the last Sunday of May.
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.
In Haiti, Mother's Day is celebrated on the last Sunday of May.
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's your favorite season, and would you live all year in that season if you could?
Tropical Winter.
yeah, why not?
yeah, why not?
are you hungry
Are you hungry? - Eske ou grangou?
Are you thirsty? - Eske ou swaf?
Are you tired? - Eske ou fatige?
Are you ok? - Eske ou byen?
Are you thirsty? - Eske ou swaf?
Are you tired? - Eske ou fatige?
Are you ok? - Eske ou byen?
how do you say 'alright'
Alright? (as in: agree?)
Dakò?
Is this alright? (Do you agree?)
I'm alright .
M byen.
Dakò?
Is this alright? (Do you agree?)
Eske ou dakò?
alright (as in: ok, well, good)
byen, ok, anfòmI'm alright .
M byen.
Are you alright?
Eske ou anfòm?
Eske ou byen?
Is everyone alright?
Eske tout moun byen?
Everything's alright.
Tout bagay byen.
Tout bagay anfòm
Everything is gonna be alright.
Tout bagay va byen.
Ask me anything
When a person uses that's it.. define that's it..do not vocalize the 'n' sound)
That's it. (as in 'that's the one') - Se li menm.
That's it. (as in 'that's all') - se tout.
Vocalizing the n sound as in the English word 'man' does not occur in Creole.
'an' is a nasal vowel and is pronounced like 'uh'. Example: manman (muh-muh)You would vocalize the 'n' sound when you have a double consonant as in 'mann', pronounced 'muh-n'.
That's it. (as in 'that's all') - se tout.
Vocalizing the n sound as in the English word 'man' does not occur in Creole.
'an' is a nasal vowel and is pronounced like 'uh'. Example: manman (muh-muh)You would vocalize the 'n' sound when you have a double consonant as in 'mann', pronounced 'muh-n'.
Examples:
pann - hang
rann - render, regurgitate
tann - wait
fann - cut through, rip open
define the verb 'to Wait'
To wait - tann
Wait for me - Tann mwen.
Wait for me - Tann mwen.
I'm waiting for you. - Map tann ou.
Wait a minute. - Tann yon minit. or Tann yon moman.
take a shower
take a shower (v.) - benyen (pronounced benh-yenh, do not vocalize the 'n' sound)
a shower (n.) - beny (pronounced benh -y)
a shower (n.) - beny (pronounced benh -y)
The Haitian Creole noun 'beny' is often used to describe a medicinal or ceremonial (voodoo) bath.
Example:
He's taking a shower. - lap benyen.
I'm taking a shower. - map benyen.
She's in the shower. - lap benyen.
Go take a shower. - Al benyen.
I'm going to take a shower. - M pral benyen
when I get home, I'll take a nice shower.
Lè m rive lakay mwen, m pral pran yon bon beny
Ask me anything
Example:
He's taking a shower. - lap benyen.
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| Nèg sa ap benyen |
She's in the shower. - lap benyen.
Go take a shower. - Al benyen.
I'm going to take a shower. - M pral benyen
when I get home, I'll take a nice shower.
Lè m rive lakay mwen, m pral pran yon bon beny
Ask me anything
Please how can I say "shaving brush" in creole? God bless you. I love you.
Thanks :)
shaving brush - bwòs a raze, or bwòs pou raze
How could you say in creole "dogpatch stuff"?
dogpatch stuff - bagay abitan, bagay gwo soulye
(I'm assuming that 'Dogpatch' have something to do with a 'hillbilly or a naive manner') am I right?
(I'm assuming that 'Dogpatch' have something to do with a 'hillbilly or a naive manner') am I right?
dollars in creole
dollars - dola
Haitian money - goud (5 goud = $1 dollar)
money - lajan, kòb
10 cents - 10 kòb
25 cents - 25 kòb
50 cents - 50 kòb
Change - monnen
what does mandaly mean?
I don't know. My mom never told me :)
I have looked it up, but came back with nothing.
If one day you find out, please let me know.
he loves
He loves. - Li renmen.
He loves me. - Li renmen m.
He loves us. - Li renmen nou.
He loves us all. - Li renmen nou tout.
He likes mangoes. - Li renmen mango.
tale
Haitian Creole word 'tale' - contraction for "te ale" which means "went" (the past tense of the verb to go)
Or
Was this the English word 'tale' which is translated as, "istwa" or "kont" in Creole?
write me a sentence with the verb 'I thought', ok.
I thought you understood me.
M panse ou te konprann mwen.
I thought you were here.
M panse ou te la.
I thought you loved me.
M panse ou te renmen m.
I thought he died.
M panse li te mouri.
I thought you spoke Creole.
M panse ou te pale Kreyòl.
I thought we were lost.
M panse nou te pèdi.
M panse ou te konprann mwen.
I thought you were here.
M panse ou te la.
I thought you loved me.
M panse ou te renmen m.
I thought he died.
M panse li te mouri.
I thought you spoke Creole.
M panse ou te pale Kreyòl.
I thought we were lost.
M panse nou te pèdi.
i meant everythign i said, even the part you didnt like
Tout sa mwen te di yo, mwen di yo nèt; menm sa ou pat renmen tande a.
what la pou mwen deja means
This is a sentence fragment. What's the context?
la pou mwen deja - there for me already.
la pou mwen deja - there for me already.
Koman yo di: "Recognize civic leaders and dedicated volunteers!" (as part of an event flyer)
Rekonèt otorite sivik ak travayè volontè yo!
"nothing much" in Haitian Creole
nothing much - anyen de bon
Usually after you greet someone and say hello, they would ask you:
-Sa ou fè? - What are you up to? or What have you been doing?
and you'll answer:
-Anyen de bon - nothing much
Usually after you greet someone and say hello, they would ask you:
-Sa ou fè? - What are you up to? or What have you been doing?
and you'll answer:
-Anyen de bon - nothing much
Difference between “pou kont ou”, “tet-ou” and “ou-mem”? I think these all mean "yourself".
Yes. You're right.
POU KONT OU
pou kont ou - by yourself
pou kont mwen - by myself
pou kont li - by himself/ herself.
example:
I'm by myself. - M pou kont mwen.
She's going by herself. - Li prale pou kont li.
TET OU
tèt ou - yourself
tèt li - himself.
example:
He killed himself - Li touye tèt li
I'm talking to myself - map pale ak tèt mwen.
OU MENM
ou menm - you, yourself
li menm - him, her, himself, herself
mwen menm - me, myself
example:
It's me! - Se mwen menm!
tèt li - himself.
example:
He killed himself - Li touye tèt li
I'm talking to myself - map pale ak tèt mwen.
OU MENM
ou menm - you, yourself
li menm - him, her, himself, herself
mwen menm - me, myself
example:
It's me! - Se mwen menm!
"more" and "most"
more - pi, plis
most - pi, plis, or pi plis
example:
more people - plis moun
I want more.
M vle plis.
I love you more than anything.
M renmen w plis pase tout bagay.
Most people here speak Creole.
Plis moun la pale Kreyòl.
She is the most beautiful woman.
Li se fanm ki pi bèl
most - pi, plis, or pi plis
example:
more people - plis moun
I want more.
M vle plis.
I love you more than anything.
M renmen w plis pase tout bagay.
Most people here speak Creole.
Plis moun la pale Kreyòl.
She is the most beautiful woman.
Li se fanm ki pi bèl
The cat is smaller than the dog.
Chat la pi piti pase chyen an.
dirtier - pi sal
dirtiest - pi sal
stranger - pi etranj
strangest - pi etranj
funniest - pi komik
fastest - pi vit
more interesting - pi enteresan
DAYS OF WEEK- HOW TO SPELL THEM?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V7-7OQnIumA
Monday - lendi
Tuesday - madiWednesday - mèkrediThursday - jediFriday - vandrediSaturday - samdiSunday - dimanch
Monday - lendi
Tuesday - madiWednesday - mèkrediThursday - jediFriday - vandrediSaturday - samdiSunday - dimanch
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