Hi, I'm looking for a way to find some Hatian Creole Christian recordings. I am especially looking for the song 'Gen yon jou ka vini.' also a song 'Jezi se kapitann mwen.' Any ideas would be very appreciated. thanks!

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Jezi Se Kapitènn mwen?
I am not sure whether this is the song.  That's the only one I found with this title.  Actually the title is "Jezi Se Sovè m".



Mape rete, mape rete fè m (bis)
Kou yon pye bwa ki plante bò rivyè a
Wi, mape rete fèm.

Jezi se sovè mwen, mape rete fèm
Mwen pap manke anyen, mape rete fèm
Kou yon pye bwa ki plante bò rivyè a
Wi mape rete fèm

Jezi ban mwen lavi, mape rete fèm
Kache anba zèl li, mape rete fèm
Kou yon pye bwa ki plante bò rivyè a, Wi, mape rete fèm.


Ak yon fwa byen vivan, mape rete fèm
Gras li rann mwen pisan, mape rete fè m
Kou yon pye bwa ki plante bò rivyè a, Wi, mape rete fèm.

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Gen Yon Jou Kap Vini

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Gen Yon Jou Kap Vini (Ki Gran Jou)

Gen yon jou kap vini, jou sa pap genyen chagren
Pap gen nyaj nan syèl la, ni gwo dlo pou twouble je m
Va gen la pè pou tout tan, nan bèl ti vil dò sa a
Ki gran jou, jou glorye sa va ye


Ki gran jou sa va ye, lè na rankontre Jezi
E mwen va gade figi L, Li men ki sove m pa gras
Lè li va kenbe men mwen, pou L mennen m nan tè pwomès la
Ki gran jou, jou glorye sa va ye


Pape gen yen tristès, ni fado pou nou pote
Ni maladi ni doulè, ni pataj nan peyi sa
Va gen la pè pou tout tan, nan bèl ti vil dò sa a
Ki gran jou, jou glorye sa va ye

Ou menm ki san Jezi, sa ou va fè nan jou sa
Men Jezi pral vini, pòt lagras la pral fèmen
Kolè Bondye pral tonbe sou tout moun ki san Jezi
Ki gran jou, jou glorye sa va ye

 *will upload "Jezi Se kapitèn Mwen" soon :)
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You may find a lot of Haitian Creole Christian Recordings at "Mom and Pop's" Haitian Christian bookstores in areas where a greater concentration of Haitians live, such as Miami, Brooklyn, New Jersey and the Boston area.

Some Haitian Creole songs that you may find online are from the following singers: Pierre Gardy Fontaine, Vladimir Joseph, Caribbean Gospel Music, Ujece, and Evlyn Baille...

Samples of other Haitian Christian artists:

CARIBBEAN GOSPEL MUSIC
(Gen yon men ki touche m)  

UJECE
(Pèsòn Pa Ka Kanpe)  

VLADIMIR JOSEPH
(Mwen Koube m) 

PIERRE GARDY FONTAINE
(Chè Senyè)  

RICHARD PREVAL
(Jezi Se Tout)  

WESTER DESAMOURS
(Jezi Peye Tout)    

JUBAU GROUP
(Jezi ou Merite Tout glwa)  This song is available to buy at the JUBAU GROUP WEBSITE ONLY



Glwa, Onè, Louanj pou tout tan!
Jezi, ou merite tout glwa!

Alelouya, Beni swa Letènel!
Jezi ou merite tout glwa!

Male voice (speaking part) is Psalms 113 in Creole:
"Louwe Letènel
Tout sèvite Bondye, louwe Letènèl
Fò non Letènèl beni
Depi kounye a pout tout tan gen tan
Depi solèy leve jiskaske l kouche
Fò non Letènèl selebre"

The song continues.....

Pou tout tan m’a louwe l
Pou tout m’a adore l

Pou tout tan m'a louwe l
Pou tout tan m’a sèvi l

Glwa Pou Bondye
Adorasyon pou Bondye
Chante 'on chan pou Bondye.

Jezi ou merite tout glwa
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Yes, it’s a very short song

Si m te zwazo mwen ta vole ak zèl mwen yo m’ap bay Bondye glwa

Si m te pye bwa m ta balanse ak branch mwen yo map bay Bondye glwa

Mwen pa zwazo mwen pa pye bwa

Ak men mwen yo m’ap bay bondye glwa

Ak pye mwen yo m’ap bay Bondye glwa

There's also another Creole song (Michael Benjamin's Si m te gen zèl)  which is somewhat similar to the one above.  Truly beautiful lyrics by Renond

MICHAEL BENJAMIN
(Si'm te gen zèl)

http://youtu.be/iJQb4-9MexQ

audio button ...you may pause to learn lyrics

Vole, vole...

fly, fly...

Vole, vole keyi zetwal nan syèl
fly, fly, gather the stars in the sky

Vole, m ta vole
Fly, I would fly...
Si m te gen zèl,
I I had wings,
tankou yon zwazo, m ta vole, al keyi zetwal nan syèl.
like a bird, I would fly , to gather stars in the sky
Si m te lapli,
If I were the rain
Mwen ta jete dlo, pou m wouze flè k pouse anba solèy.
I would drop water to spary the flowers growing under the sun
Si m te lajwa,
If I were joy
M ta antre nan kè, tout malere pou yo kapab jwenn lespwa.
I would enter the heart of the unfortunates to give them hope
Si m te lanmou,
If I were love
M ta met ajenou, devan Bondye pou lèzòm kabab sispann goumen.
I would kneel before God so that humanity would stop fighting
Yo ta renmen.
They would love.


M ta fè tout mòn blanch yo rebwaze,
I would reforest the barren hills
Tout sous ki seche, rekòmanse koule,
All dried up springs, start flowing again
Si m te gen pouvwa pou mwen chanje,
If I had power to change
Tout sa m dezire.
Whatever I desire
Mwen ta bani tout trayizon,
I would bannish all treason
Tout sa ki malad ta jwenn lagerizon,
All the sick would find healing
Tout sa ta pwouve saj yo te gen rezon.
All that would prove the wise were right


M ta fè tout sa k grangou jwenn manje,
I would give food to the hungry
Sa k nan lesklavaj, ta va jwenn libète
The captives would go free
Si m te gen pouvwa pou mwen chanje,
If I had power to change
Tout sa m dezire.
Whatever I desire
Mwen ta fè tout zam tounen jwèt,
I would turn weapons into toys
Move zentansyon, santiman disparèt,
corrupt intentions and ambitions disappear
Si m te ka chante pou m chase mechanste
If I could sing to chase away naughtiness

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cough

cough (v.) - touse
cough (n.) - tous

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kout ke kout

Kout ke kout - by any means, in any case, regardless, despite everything

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25 Useful Introductory Haitian Creole Phrases

Here's the list you requested.  Practice listening to it at least two or three times.
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1. Bonjou! 
    Good morning!  Hello!

2. Bonswa!
    Good afternoon / Good evening!

3. Bònn nwi!
    Good night!

4. Orevwa!
    Goodbye!

5. Na wè pita.
    See you later

6.  Kijan ou ye?
    How are you?

7. Mwen byen, mèsi.  E ou menm?
   I’m fine, thank you. And you?

8. Kijan ou rele?
    What's your name?

9.  Mwen rele ...Kate. 
    My name is ...Kate.

10. Mwen kontan rekonèt ou.
      I'm Pleased to meet you.

11. Eskize mwen mesye / Madanm.
      Excuse me sir / Man’m

12. Konbyen sa koute?
     How much is this?

13. Silvouplè / tanpri 
      Please

14.  Mèsi anpil
       Thank you very much

15.  Kote twalèt la ye?
      Where's the toilet?

16.  Pase bònn jounen☺ 
      Have a nice day☺

17.  Map sonje ou.
       I will miss you.

18.  Mwen pa konprann. 
       I don't understand

19. Mwen pa konnen.
     I don't know.

20. Tanpri repete ankò 
      Please say that again

21. Tanpri, pale pi dousman.
      Please speak more slowly.

22. Kijan ou di ...sa an Kreyòl?
     How do you say ... this in Creole?

23. Sa sa vle di?
      What does that mean?

24. Eske ou pale Angle?
      Do you speak English?

25. Kite m an repo, silvouplè.
      Leave me alone, please.

Se tout, mèsi, e orevwa!
That's all, thanks and goodbye!

If this is your first trip to Haiti, I welcome you with a great Caribbean smile. 
Enjoy your trip whether it's your first or your tenth. Let the tropical sun warm your heart.  And as you mingle with those very spirited natives on this beautiful island, just ready your heart to learn new things ☻

Click on the following links to find more info on the followings:

Days Of the Week

Months of the Year

The Numbers

The Haitian Creole Alphabet

Some fruits and vegetables

Mi Tch'e mwen

That's not a Creole from Haiti.
I think it means "my man". (someone, please correct me if I'm wrong :)

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how do you say happy fathers day

Bònn Fèt dè Pè!

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sleeping

She's sleeping. - Lap dòmi.
I'm sleeping. - Map dòmi
We're sleeping - nap dòmi

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what do o gad sa lanmou fe m...map kriye means

It means → Oh! Se what love did to me? ... I'm crying.

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What does "mwen bwê pwa" mean? Thanks

Mwen bwè pwa → expression which means "I',m at lost for a word", "Cat's got my tongue".

This expression is mostly used during Krik? krak! games. You'll yell "mwen bwè pwa!" to indicate that you do not know the answer to a riddle.

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what do cheri menaj ou ap tuye m wi means

It's Creole for: Honey, you're killing me

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Alone: Isolated, Unattached, Unmarried, By oneself

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Bonjou!

Alone - sèl
Examples:
Mwen sèl - I am alone.
Eske ou sèl? - Are you alone?

Alone - Pou kont + pronouns
↓                ↓                      ↓            ↓
I'm alone. - M pou kont mwen.
He's alone - Li pou kont li.
You're alone. - Ou pou kont ou.
They're alone. - Yo pou kont yo.



1.  Eske ou pou kont ou?
     Eske ou sèl?
     Are you alone?

2. M pou kont mwen.
    I'm alone


3. Map viv pou kont mwen.
    I live alone.

4.  Li fè tout sa pou kont li.
     He did all this on his own.

5..  M pa gen mari. M sèl.
     I don't have a husband.  I'm alone.

6.  M pa gen madanm. M sèl. 
     M pa gen madanm.  I'm single.

7. Eske ou ka fè sa pou kont ou?
    Can you handle this on your own?

8.  Li kite timoun yo pou kont yo.
     He left the kids on their own.

9.  Lè nou pou kont nou, nou pè.
     When we're alone, we get scared.

10.  M renmen rete pou kont mwen.
     I love to be by myself.

11.   Li leve timoun yo pou kont li
        She raised the kids all on her own.

12.  Ou pa ka fè sa pou kont ou.
        You can't do this alone

Enben, se tout, mèsi, e orevwa!
Well, that's all, thanks, and goodbye!

Track: Katie Went To Haiti by Russ Lorenson

I LOVE YOU BABY

m renmen w chouchou.

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what does mwen tris anpil tou mean?

Mwen tris anpil tou - I am very sad too.

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what does (telephone nan coupe. Mwen paka entre encor) mean?

Telephone nan koupe - The phone connection is lost.
Mwen pa ka antre ankò - I cannot find another connection.

I get that a lot when talking to Haiti :(
Another reason why I love Haiti so much,
My #1 rule when talking on the phone to Haiti is:
"Never try to spell out a phone# on Haiti's line".
When you say 7, they hear 0 on the other end.
When you say 3, they hear 9.
You'll spend an hour trying to accomplish that task, unsuccessfully. 

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bonsoi

bonswa a ou menm tou :)

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Is there any other ways to say "sweet heart" "Baby" etc. to your girlfriend in Kreyol other than "Ti cheri" and " Choupet"

Yes! there are many:
kòkòt mwen, doudous mwen, siwo mwen, chouboulout mwen, myèl mwen,ti chouchou mwen, koukou, boubou, ti kè m, amou kè m, kè mwen, anmourèz, flè mwen, toutou mwen, ti boubout mwen, ti chachou, menaj mwen, ti chat mwen, trezò mwen, marabou mwen, ti kokonèt mwen, rèn lavi mwen, vwayajè de nwi mwen, bonbon siwo m, fanm dous mwen,  nannan m, ...

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how to saw when will i marry you

When will I marry you - Kilè map marye avè w?

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Prepositions: AT, TO, ON, IN

AT
Use the Haitian Creole words "nan" or "kay/lakay" in places where you used "at" for directions and locations.
Example:
1. I am at school. - Mwen nan lekòl la.

2. I am at the party. - Mwen nan fèt la.

3. We are at the concert. - Nou nan konsè a.

4. I am at a crossroad. - Mwen nan yon kafou.

5. I'm at the doctor's - Mwen kay Doktè.

6. I'm at my mom's - Mwen kay manman m.

7. They are at the inauguration . - Yo nan inogirasyon an.

8. Turn at the curb and go through the gates.
    Vire nan koub la, e antre nan baryè a.

9.  I saw her at the funeral. - Mwen te wè li nan antèman an.

10. It happened at the worst time. - Sa rive nan pi move moman an.


Use the Haitian Creole "a" when telling time and asking questions with "at". 
Examples
1. At what time are you coming? - A kilè wap vini?

2. At five.  - A senkè.

3. At what temperature? - A ki tanperati?

4. At what age? - A ki laj?

To
The preposition "to" is dropped in sentences that involve directions and locations, and infinitive clauses.
1. I will go to mexico - M prale Meksik.

2. I'm going to church - M prale legliz.

3. I hope to see you . - M espere wè w.

4. I tried to talk. - M eseye pale.

You may also use Haitian Creole word "nan"  to translate preposition "to" in places where you could also use "at".
1. I'm going to church - M prale nan legliz la.

2. She went to the party. - Li ale nan fèt la.

3. I am going to my Mom's. - M prale kay manman m


Use Haitian Creole word "a",  when using phrases such as: "from... to..."
1. From my dad to my mom. - De papa m a manman m.

2. From me to you. - De mwen menm a ou menm.

3. From John to Stacy. - De John a Stacy.

ON
The Haitian Creole word "sou"  usually translates the preposition "on".
Examples;
1. The letter is on the table. - Lèt la sou tab la.

2. Sit on this chair. - Chita sou chèz sa.

3. Put this dress on. - Mete rad sa sou ou.

In
The Haitian Creole word "nan", or "anndan" usually translates the proposition "in"
Examples:
1. She lives in a box. - Li rete nan yon bwat.

2. Put the books in your bag. - Mete liv yo nan valiz ou a.

3. In what year where you born? - Nan ki ane ou te fèt?

4.  In what month? - Nan ki mwa?

5.  You're in trouble. - Ou nan problèm.

Also see other preposition exercises at the following links:
Preposition to
prepositions at, in, from

books teach different forms of the future Kreyol tense markers as pral ,va, a I believe pral is the correct long version, va is the passive form but i think "a" is a shortened form of pral, as in N'a we pita. or M'a rele w pita. am I correct???

In "N'a wè pita", "N'a" is the short version of "Nou va" → we will

In "M'a wè ou", "m'a" is the short version of "M'ava" → I will

So, "y'a vini" is short for "yo va vini" → they will come

And, "l'a pale" is short for "l'ava pale" → he/she will talk.


"Pral" is a short version of "prale" → which comes from "pral ale" and means "going to or going to go"
example:
M pral chante demen - I am going to sing tomorrow.
Li pral repoze pita. - He's going to go get some rest later.
Nou pral manje ansanm. - We're going to eat together.

"al" is a short version of "ale" → which means to go.
Example:
Li al travay - She went to work
M'a al gade pou ou. - I'll go look for you.
N'a al tann ou. - We'll go wait for you.

Sometimes, you will also hear "ap" → which belongs to the progressive form family.
Examples:
M'ap rete tann ou. - i'll be waiting for you.
L'ap kontinye lapriyè - She'll continue to pray.
N'ap kontinye kwè - We'll continue to believe
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call me later

Rele m pita.

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'les gars sont sou ca ' ??

Les gars sont sou ça. (This is not Haitian Creole) - Nevertheless, it means: The guys are "turned on".

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" 'wan , son kestion de.." "ba'ay chalè""'ren" What does all this means :) Thanks

'wan' - (I am not sure what word this is)

s'on kesyon de (se yon kesyon de) - it's a question of...

bay chalè - give heat, entice, give desire

ren - waist

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How is "W" pronounced, is it the same as "ou"? thanks.

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

Part 1

"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.

Part 4

Examples:
Listen to the "ou" and "w" sound after the words in the list below.

Click on the play button, then listen or feel free to repeat after me.

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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How do you say: Did I say that correctly?

Did I say that correctly? - Eske mwen byen di?

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what does bonbon mean

bonbon - cookie

sirèt - candy

piwili - lollipop

chiklèt, gòm - chewing gum

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how do you say "you" in creole

you - ou or w

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I'll see you in the morning

Na wè demen maten.

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how do you say you are always in my heart

Ou toujou nan kè m.

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Asking About Dimensions or Sizes?

1.  Ki wotè l? - How tall is it?

2.  Ki gwosè l? - How big is it? 

3. Ki lajè l? - How wide/large is it?

4. Ki longè l? - How long is it?

5. Ki pwofondè l? - How deep is it?

6. Konbyen l peze? - How much does it weigh?


wotè → height
gwosè → size
lajè → size
longè → length
pwofondè → depth
pwa → weight

whats up

Sak pase?

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how to say "love one another" or others

Love one another. - Se pou nou youn renmen lòt.

Love others. - Renmen pwochen ou.

Love your neighbor. - Renmen pwochen ou.

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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

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thank you

Deryen

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your house

kay ou

or

lakay ou

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Hi, how are you?

m la. e ou menm?

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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.

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Cote mamo?

Kote Mamo? - Where's Mamo? (Is Mamo a proper name?)

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What does Kisa ou ap fe la? mean?

Kisa wap fè la? - What are you doing?

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how do you say "white" in haitian creole

white - blan

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What does mwen sonje ou mean?

Mwen sonje w - I miss you

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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?!"

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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!

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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.

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What movie are you looking forward to seeing this summer?

Super 8

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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.

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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.

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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

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"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 :-)

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what does it tet mean

tèt - head

tèt - my head

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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:)

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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

What's the biggest lie you've ever told and gotten away with?

I've read and agree to the terms and conditions.

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how do you say where is my fish in creole

Where's my fish? - Kote pwason mwen an?

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Pertinent History

pertinent history - enfòmasyon aplikab

pertinent medical history - enfòmasyon medikal pèsonèl

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what's that

What's that? - Kisa sa ye? or Sa sa ye?

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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

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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.

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HOW DO YOU SAY NOT HERE

Not here - pa isit la

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you dont believe me

You don't believe me - Ou pa kwè mwen.

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how do u spell bad boy in creole

'bad boy' - vakabon, aksyonè

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roi

'roi' (pronounced 'rwa') is  French for 'king'.

It is written 'wa' in Creole and means 'king'

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how do you say haitian princess in creole

Haitian princess - Prensès Ayisyèn, Prinsès lakay, Rèn solèy, Marabou natif natal, or Prensès Kreyòl 

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kote

Kote? - asking where
kote (n.) - a place, an area

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"Paske m konsa"

Paske m konsa - Because I'm made that way.

or

Paske m konn sa - Because I know about it.

"Kisa w ap di konsa tifi"?

What are you talking about girl?

how do u say how u doing

How are you doing? - Kijan ou ye?

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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.

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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?

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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)

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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.

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Praise the lord

Glwa a dye

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how to say im out

I'm out. - Mwen deyò.
or
I'm out. - Mwen fè yon ti sòti.

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how do you say: you wear glasses

prescription glasses - linèt

sunglasses - linèt solèy

you wear glasses - Ou pote linèt

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what does chabon mean

chabon → charcoal (used for cooking)

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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!

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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

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How do you say "teaching with teachers"?

teaching with teachers - ansenye avèk profesè yo

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ki cote gwen mow sa

I think you mean, "Ki kote w jwen mo sa?" which means, "Where did you get this word from?"

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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

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I guess, I could say it too,

Bònn Fèt Hector!
Bondye beni w!
(whoever you are :)

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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.

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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, konfrè
Young 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, kòmè
Young woman →demwazèl, matmwazèl, dam, jennfi, jennfanm, jenndam
Girl→ fi, tifi

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how do you say are you going to church

Are you going to church? - Eske ou pral legliz?

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"It's sweet" creole translation

It's sweet. - Li dous.

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?

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?

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.

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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'.

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sex

Sex (n.) - sèks
have sex (v) - fè lanmou, fè bagay

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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?

you can't say anything

You can't say anything - ou paka di anyen

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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?

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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 :-)

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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?

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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.

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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.

arrets

arret - dekrè, jijman

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surprise me, I'm young..

Fè m sipriz, m jèn.

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you are a good man

ou se yon bon nèg.

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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

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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 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

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how do you say sexy in hatian creole

seksi, anfòm, byen kanpe

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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.

how to say 'my honey"

My honey - cheri mwen, boubout mwen, kòkòt mwen, or anmourèz mwen

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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:

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".

Soul mate - kòkòt a Figaro (expression which means 'inseparable')
Example:
Daniel and Sheila are soul mates - Daniel and Sheila se kòkòt a Figaro
âme-soeur is not generally used in Haitian Creole.
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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.

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.

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.

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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.

seafood

Seafood - bèt lanmè, fruits de mer (rarely used)

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What color do you want your dinosaur to be?

Is that the new iPad?

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Sneakers or sandals?

Sandals, definitely.

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Sexy Chocolate Woman

marabou
or
bèl nègès

(I didn't know they came in chocolate colors :)

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ki sa w di

Ki sa w di? - What do you say?

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alright, cool

Alright, cool - Anfòm anfòm!

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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

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.

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 :-( 

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how do the say am finish cooking

I'm done cooking. - M fin fè manje.

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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.

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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

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I'll see you in two weeks,,,that's it..

I'll see you in two weeks. - Ma wè ou nan de semèn.

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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?

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