Let me see if Winn Dixie's open.
If I am saying "i miss you" is it mwen sonje ou, or mwen sonje w? when do you use "ou" or "w?"
I miss you.
Mwen sonje ou. or
Mwen sonje w.
The letter "w" at the end of "Mwen sonje w" is a contraction for "ou". Check the following link on when to use "ou" or "w".
"Assemble yourselves and hear." How does that translate? Also, these Words: Deities, Prosperous, Prosperity, Veiled.
Assemble yourselves and hear!
Rasanble e koute! or
Tout moun rasanble e koute!
Deities → dye (masculine), deyès (feminine), or divinite
prosperous → rich, grannèg
prosperity → richès, prosperite, bonè
veiled → vwale
What is these words means "Pagans, Prophesied"
You mean what the translation is in Creole?
Pagans → Payen
Prophesied → pwofetize
Ou kapab jete tout feblès ou sou mwen....
Hi, I have received all 5 questions/translation.
Send them via e-mail instead. Limanecasimi@aol.com
Send them via e-mail instead. Limanecasimi@aol.com
Mwen vlew sonje ke mwen konprann ou jan wap tann mwen konprann ou cheri mwen. ok
Epi mwen pa vle w santi ou pa an sekirite le w bo kotem. Se pou tet sa mwen te pwomet ou menm si nou ta rive yon kote pou nou ta tonbe, nap fe tout sa nou kapab pou sa pa rive. Paske mwen we ou se you moun ki frajil anpil e mwen vle pwotejew. Mwen vlew sonje ke mwen konprann ou jan wap tann mwen konprann ou cheri mwen.
I do not want you to feel unsafe around me. That's why I promise that if we shall "fall", we'll do our best to not let it happen. I see that you are very fragile. That's I want to protect you. I want you to know that I understand that you want to wait, I understand.
(I would have preferred to translate that via e-mail)
I do not want you to feel unsafe around me. That's why I promise that if we shall "fall", we'll do our best to not let it happen. I see that you are very fragile. That's I want to protect you. I want you to know that I understand that you want to wait, I understand.
(I would have preferred to translate that via e-mail)
Is the pain better, worse, or the same? Hold your arm there. Dont let me move it. Hold it. Wear the brace all the time Thanks!
Is the pain better, worse, or the same??
Eske doulè a miyò, pi mal, oswa toujou menm nan?
Hold your arm there.
Kenbe bra ou la.
Dont let me move it.
Pa kite mwen deplase bra ou.
Hold it.
Kenbe li.
or
Kenbe sa.
Wear the brace all the time.
Mete sipò a tout tan.
or
Toujou mete sipò a tout tan.
Eske doulè a miyò, pi mal, oswa toujou menm nan?
Hold your arm there.
Kenbe bra ou la.
Dont let me move it.
Pa kite mwen deplase bra ou.
Hold it.
Kenbe li.
or
Kenbe sa.
Wear the brace all the time.
Mete sipò a tout tan.
or
Toujou mete sipò a tout tan.
Never give up
Never give up. → Pa janm lage.
Don't give up. → Pa lage.
Always hang in there. → Toujou kenbe la.
Hang in there. → Kenbe la.
Don't give up. → Pa lage.
Always hang in there. → Toujou kenbe la.
Hang in there. → Kenbe la.
How do you begin a sentence with "to" in Creole? What word do you use to translate "to"? Eg: "To buy this car, you need $1000."
In this case, Creole speakers will use POU, POU KAPAB
Example:
1. To buy this car, you need $1000.
Pou achte machin sa, ou bezwen mil dola.
2. To fall asleep, I usually take a pill.
Pou mwen dòmi, mwen konn pran yon grenn.
3. In order to pass the exam, he had to study all night.
Pou li kapab pase egzamen an, li te oblije etidye tout lannwit.
4. To clean your hair, you'll have to wash it.
Pou netwaye cheve w, ou dwe lave l.
5. I'll need a pair of scissors to cut these wires.
M'ap bezwen yon sizo pou koupe kab sa yo.
Example:
1. To buy this car, you need $1000.
Pou achte machin sa, ou bezwen mil dola.
2. To fall asleep, I usually take a pill.
Pou mwen dòmi, mwen konn pran yon grenn.
3. In order to pass the exam, he had to study all night.
Pou li kapab pase egzamen an, li te oblije etidye tout lannwit.
4. To clean your hair, you'll have to wash it.
Pou netwaye cheve w, ou dwe lave l.
5. I'll need a pair of scissors to cut these wires.
M'ap bezwen yon sizo pou koupe kab sa yo.
Thank you for giving me these words. Now I have strength to turn the page.
Mèsi deske ou ban m mo sa yo. Kounye a mwen gen fòs pou m vire paj la
I have bad news (Creole)
I have bad news.
Mwen gen move nouvèl.
I have some bad news.
Mwen gen move nouvèl.
Mwen gen move nouvèl.
I have some bad news.
Mwen gen move nouvèl.
Finally, the Haitian Creole Alphabet Song!
Worked on this for some time.
I'm sending a great thanks to Rebecca Johnson for the arrangements.
And to Austin Williams at Full Wave Sounds Studios in Dunedin, Fl.
PlayThe following is he Haitian Creole Alphabet as published in 1979.
Note**, in the song, emphasis is brought on the highlighted sounds below. Hope you find this helpful.
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
Ask me anything
Se pa ou. Pa rete la. Soti la. (Creole)
Se pa ou. → It's not you.
pa rete la. → Don't stay here.
Soti la. → Get out of here
pa rete la. → Don't stay here.
Soti la. → Get out of here
what is the difference between kiles and kimoun?
They have the same meaning. They're interchangeable.
You will hear: kilès, ki moun, or kiyès when Creole speakers ask "who".
example:
1. Who are you?
Kilès ou ye? or
Ki moun ou ye? or
Kiyès ou ye?
2. Who did this?
Kilès ki fè sa? or
Ki moun ki fè sa? or
Kiyès ki fè sa?
3. Who will help me?
Kilès ki va ede m? or
Ki moun ki va ede m? or
Kiyès ki va ede m?
Are there any songs in Creole you'd recommend? I'm having trouble finding ANY music in this language.
What genre of music are you looking for? And
What's the purpose? worship? enjoyment? dancing? Romance?
What's the purpose? worship? enjoyment? dancing? Romance?
vouzan
Someone must have been pissed at you ☺
vouzan (From the French "Allez vous-en!") → Go to hell.
This expression actually means: "Go away!"
In Haiti, you will hear:
Ale w vouzan!
Ale w laba!
Vouzan pou ou!
Laba pou ou!
Vouzan!
Laba!
They all mean: Go away!, Get lost! Go to hell! or something like that.
This expression actually means: "Go away!"
In Haiti, you will hear:
Ale w vouzan!
Ale w laba!
Vouzan pou ou!
Laba pou ou!
Vouzan!
Laba!
They all mean: Go away!, Get lost! Go to hell! or something like that.
how do you say (like to a child) 'you're silly'? i've been told there is not a good translation for this in creole that has the same connotation. thanks!
Here are some non-offensive translations for silly (as in wacky, giddy, playful, childish)
You are being silly.
You are being silly.
Ou sou blag.
Ou sou jwèt.
Ou sou komedi.
Ou sou tenten.
Ou sou plezi.
W'ap plezante.
W'ap betize.
You are so silly!
Tèt cho!
Fawouchè!
Ou komik!
The following Creole transaltions for "silly" are offensive:
enbesil, idyo, egare, fou.
I'm bluffing, You bluffing, He/She/It bluffing
I'm bluffing. → M'ap blage, M sou rans, M'ap blofe.
You're bluffing. → w'ap blage, Ou sou rans, W'ap blofe
He/She is bluffing. → L'ap blage, Li sou rans, L'ap blofe
"Sa kap fet" & "sak pase"
Sa k'ap fèt? → What's happenning?
Sa'k pase? → what's up, what's happening, How are you doing?
Is "Have a gentle day" a haitian creole expression?
No, not really.
They would say:
They would say:
Have a great/good day!
Pase yon bon jounen!
Have a peaceful day!
Pase yon jounen pezib!
Have a beautiful day!
Pase yon bèl jounen!
Do you want to spend the night? (Translation)
Eske ou ta renmen pase nwit la?
Eske ou vle pase nwit la?
Eske ou vle pase nwit la?
how to ask do i need a prescription for
I need a prescription for...
Mwen bezwen yon preskripsyon pou...
I need a prescription for an antibiotic.
Mwen bezwen yon preskripsyon pou yon antibyotik.
"still". I am still tired.
Still → toujou
I am still tired. → Mwen toujou fatige a wi.
I am alwyas tired. → Mwen toujou fatige.
I get tired often. → Mwe fatige souvan.
Another word for "tired" in Haitian Creole is "bouke". You will hear it very often.
Another word for "tired" in Haitian Creole is "bouke". You will hear it very often.
expertise, overturned, vigilant, kreole translation.
Expertise → espesyalite
overturned → chavire
Vigilant → vijlan, veyatif, an gad
overturned → chavire
Vigilant → vijlan, veyatif, an gad
Example:
What is you expertise?
Ki espesyalite w?
The truck overturned on the road.
Kamyon an chavire sou wout la.
Be vigilant.
Rete vijilan. or
Mete w an gad. or
Se pou ou veyatif.
"That's not nice!" or "That's not a nice thing to say!"
That's not nice! → Sa pa janti!, Sa pa de byen!
how to you say "till next time!"?
Till next time! → pwochèn fwa!, a la pwochèn!,
Another time → yon lòt fwa
Another time → yon lòt fwa
What's the best way to say "as....as" as in "She's not as big as he is."
as ... as → tankou, menm jan ak
tankou and menm jan means same as, just like, equal to
You're as tall as your dad.
Ou wo tankou papa w. or
Ou wo menm jan ak papa w.
(literally: you tall same as your dad)
You're as guilty as her.
Ou koupab tankou li. or
Ou koupab menm jan ak li.
(literally: you guilty same as her)
My son is as smart as your daughter.
Pitit gason mwen intelijan tankou pitit fi ou. or
Pitit gason mwen intelijan menm jan ak pitit fi ou.
(literally: my son smart same as your daughter)
You're not as bad a person as he is.
Ou pa move moun tankou li.
Ou pa move moun menm jan ak li.
(literally: you not bad person same as him)
You're not as bad a person as he is.
Ou pa move moun tankou li.
Ou pa move moun menm jan ak li.
(literally: you not bad person same as him)
How do you say "most of what" as in I understood most of what he said?
Most of → anpil nan (a lot of), preske tout (almost all)
I understood most of what he said.
Mwen konprann preske tout sa li di. or
Mwen konprann anpil nan sa li di.
I ate most of the food.
Mwen manje preske tout manje a. or
Mwen manje anpil nan manje a.
They stole most of what I had.
Yo vòlè preske tout sa m te genyen.
Yo vòlè anpil nan sa m te genyen.
I spent most of my money on my kids education.
Mwen depanse preske tout lajan m pou edikasyon pitit mwen.
Mwen depanse anpil nan lajan m pou edikasyon pitit mwen.
They stole most of what I had.
Yo vòlè preske tout sa m te genyen.
Yo vòlè anpil nan sa m te genyen.
I spent most of my money on my kids education.
Mwen depanse preske tout lajan m pou edikasyon pitit mwen.
Mwen depanse anpil nan lajan m pou edikasyon pitit mwen.
What exactly is the expression "voye pwen"?
Voye pwen → to indirectly accuse/speak of someone, to imply, to give a hint, to indirectly place the blame on an individual.
Have a good week / Have a good weekend. (Creole)
Have a good week.
Pase bòn semèn.
Have a good weekend.
Pase bon weekend.
FYI: The absence of the accent on the letter "o" in the underlined word "bon" on the bottom sentence indicates that it is pronounced differently than the word "bòn" in the top sentence.
Pase bòn semèn.
Have a good weekend.
Pase bon weekend.
FYI: The absence of the accent on the letter "o" in the underlined word "bon" on the bottom sentence indicates that it is pronounced differently than the word "bòn" in the top sentence.
Hello. Is there any chance that you know the lyrics of the song Vagabond 4 Life by Kreyol La? I can't find it anywhere and I love this song... Thank you in advance - you are doing a great job! Your website is awesome.
Send me your e-mail address via Limanecasimi@aol.com. When I get the lyrics, I'll paste it into an e-mail for you. Thanks :)
Can you translate...Me pap renmenn ti neg sa . Mwen renmenn ou ..
Mwen pa renmen ti nèg sa a, mwen renmen ou.
I don't like this man, I like you.
How do you say "I have so much love to give, but no one to give it to"?
Mwen gen anpil lanmou pou m bay, men m pa gen moun pou m bay li.
Ou met prann computer a, egare mwen ye.
Ou met pran konpitè a.
You may take the computer.
Egare mwen ye.
How foolish (or dimwitted) I am.
So, that's What kreole word "Renye" means. to reign, to rule & Freedom, se pa rout la sa.
Yes,
Reye means to rule, to command
Example:
He reigned for ten years.
Li te reye pou dizan.
During his reign, there was no mercy.
Pandan rèy li, pa't gen pitye.
As for freedom:
I am free.
Mwen lib.
Freedom is never free.
Libète pa janm gratis vre.
I'm helping my Haitian friend prepare for her wedding and she asked me to try to get some kind of face powder they use for special occasions that is supposed to prevent the sweat from appearing on her face...do you know what she is talking about?
Some women wih excessive sweating of the face use light talcum powder, or the compact foundation's loose powder. Stay away from heavy creams or face moisturizers as they clog the facial pores.
There are no other products out there for facial sweating, that I know of.
will you bring the suitcase back from Haiti - it will cost another $33
Will you bring the suitcase from Haiti?
Eske w'ap pote malèt la sot Ayiti?
Could you bring the suitcase from Haiti?
Eske ou kab pote malèt la sot Ayiti?
It will cost $33.
Eske ou kab pote malèt la sot Ayiti?
It will cost $33.
L'ap koute tranntwa dola.
Columbus Day Oct. 10, 2011. This event is when Christopher Columbus discovered America, Correct.
Yes, it celebrates the arrival of Christopher Columbus in the Americas on October 12, 1492.
It is celebrated in the US on the second Monday of October.
In Haiti, we celebrate Christopher Columbus Day on December 5th. We call it "Jour de la Découverte" (Day of Discovery).
In Haiti, we celebrate Christopher Columbus Day on December 5th. We call it "Jour de la Découverte" (Day of Discovery).
i have
I have...
Mwen gen...
I have a book.
Mwen gen yon liv.
I have a child.
Mwen gen yon ti moun.
I have some news for you.
Mwen gen yon nouvèl pou ou.
I have pain.
Mwen gen doulè.
What is the effect of "simenkontra"?
scientific name : Chenopodium ambrosioides L.
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.
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.
This leaf is considered very toxic.
Translation for "when you do that it seems/looks like you don't care about your job" Thank you so much!
When you do that it seems like you don't care about your job.
Lè ou fè sa, li sanble ou pa sousye w pou travay ou.
Look at the stars/look at how they shine for you/And everything you do/Yeah, they were all yellow.
Look at the stars.
Gade zetwal yo.
Look at how they shine for you.
Gade jan y'ap briye pou ou.
And everything you do.
E tout sa ou fè
Yeah, they were all yellow.
Wi, yo tout te jòn.
Start from the bottom and work your way to the top,
Koumanse depi anba e travay jiskaske ou rive nan tet.
I'll call you later. I'll see you later
I'll call you later.
Ma rele ou pita.
I'll see you later.
Ma wè ou pita.
See you later.
Na wè pita.
Ma rele ou pita.
I'll see you later.
Ma wè ou pita.
See you later.
Na wè pita.
God bless you. Have a great day!
God bless you and have a great day!
Bondye beni ou e pase yon bon jounen!
Bondye beni ou e pase yon bon jounen!
se sa selman ouvri television an. mwen di ou malad.
Se sa sèlman! → comes off as a warning as in: I'm warning you!
Ouvri televizyon an. → Turn on the TV.
Mwen do ou malad. → I say that you're are sick.
what does map toujour renmen ou pou la vi means?
Map toujou renmen ou pou lavi.
I'll always love you for life.
Mwen se yon nèg ki pa dekouraje
Mwen se yon nèg ki pa dekouraje.
I am a man who doesn't give up easily.
You sent a similar sentence yesterday.
If you scroll down the screen, and check the posts on the date you sent it,
you will find it. Thanks :)
I am a man who doesn't give up easily.
You sent a similar sentence yesterday.
If you scroll down the screen, and check the posts on the date you sent it,
you will find it. Thanks :)
DEKABEST
Correct spelling: Dekabès or 2kbès
Dekabès → jackpòt, a winning hand when playing dominnos, great find, great winnings!
Ou fè dekabès! → you have the winning hand! You rule! You're on top!
i just wanted to say thanks for your blog! seriously thanks! (i'm not looking for a translation now - but maybe some other time)!
Great!
I'm glad you took the time to say thanks :)
How do you pronounce the names, Islene and Valcin?
Islène → (pronunciation ee-ss-le-n)
The underline letter "e" is pronounced as the "e" in the english word "get".
Valcin → (pronounciation v-ahl-sen)
Do not vocalize the letter "n" at the end.
where is the plunger
plunger (for blocked sink) - debouchwa
Where is the plunger? → kote debouchwa a?
SE PA KOUNEY..
Se pa kounye...
Se pa kounye a...
It's been a long time since...
It's been some time...
Se pa kounye a m'ap rele w non!
I've been calling you for some time!
Is there a difference between paske, piske and akoz de?
paske → because
Example:
I am going to lie down because I'm tired.
Mwen pral kouche paske mwen fatige.
piske → since, because of, in view of, on account of
Example:
I'm going home since you don't want to talk to me.
Mwen pral lakay mwen piske ou pa vle pale avè m.
akoz de → because of, as a result of, as a consequence
Example:
I'm able to see better because of the surgery.
Mwen kapab wè miyò akoz de operasyon an.
Going on a first date. Dating. Going out to dinner. Going to a restaurant. Boyfriend/girlfriend.
Boyfriend → menaj
Girlfriend → menaj
Going to a restaurant.
Ale nan yon restoran.
Let's go eat out.
An ale manje nan yon restoran.
An ale manje deyò.
Let's go out to dinner.
An al dine deyò.
An al dine nan yon restoran.
We're dating.
Nou renmen.
Nou ansanm.
Nou fè menaj.
What's the difference between kijan and koman?
Kijan, kouman, and kòman, all means "how".You may use them interchangeably.
How are you?
Kouman ou ye? or
kijan ou ye? or
kòman ou ye?
How did you do on your exam?
Kouman ou te kompoze? or
kijan ou te konpoze? or
Kòman ou te konpoze?
How's the food?
Kouman manje a ye? or
Kijan manje a ye? or
Kòman manje a ye?
How do I say "See you, God willing"
God willing → sidyevle, si dye vle, si Bondye vle
See you tomorrow God willing
Na wè demen si Bondye vle.
how you say enjoy yourself and god bless you love you
Enjoy yourself.
Pran plezi ou.
Anmize tèt ou byen.
God bless you.
Bondye beni ou.
We love you.
Nou renmen ou.
Can you tell me what 'diplo sa a setifye' means in Creole. Or do I need a "m" after the diplo? I want to say "this award certifies that" I'm hoping if it's french it will be OK as is because I'm using a PDF template and can't change it.
It's "Diplòm" with an "m" attach at the end. (Yes, you need the "m")
Diplòm → certificate, diploma, award, official document
"Diplòm Sa a Sètifye" is Creole for "This diploma certifies" or "This certificate attests" or "This award certifies"
Don't forget the accents on the letters.
eske si ou fèk ansent, ou bwè asosi, eske li ka touye pitit la?
(This question is asking whether the herbs "asosi" will endanger a fetus)
Si ou fèk ansent, te asosi kapab fasilite yon avòtman.
Nan peyi Brezil, kèk moun ki bezwen fè avòtman sèvi ak asosi.
Men nan peyi Ayiti, yon fwa gwosès la trè avanse, gen moun ki konn bwè te asosi pou bay timoun nan po klè.
Yo konn sèvi ak te asosi pou ede yon fanm ansent akouche pi vit, ak pou fè fanm ki fèt akouche fè anpil lèt pou bebe a.
Si ou ansent, toujou tyeke ak doktè ou anvan ou pran yon remèd ou byen yon te.
Nan peyi Brezil, kèk moun ki bezwen fè avòtman sèvi ak asosi.
Men nan peyi Ayiti, yon fwa gwosès la trè avanse, gen moun ki konn bwè te asosi pou bay timoun nan po klè.
Yo konn sèvi ak te asosi pou ede yon fanm ansent akouche pi vit, ak pou fè fanm ki fèt akouche fè anpil lèt pou bebe a.
Si ou ansent, toujou tyeke ak doktè ou anvan ou pran yon remèd ou byen yon te.
SE PASE MWEN TAP PASE MWEN TANDE RELE.. YON ZANMI KI TAP BAT MENNAGE LI.
I was passing by, I heard a scream... A friend was beating up on his girlfriend.
I am planning a memeorial service for a haitian friend. Don't have time to get the Chants D'Esperance. Where can i get the words for "My Hope..."; "Take my life..."; All hail..."; and "What a friend we have in Jesus". Many thanks!
Try Chants d'Esperance Online.
Look in the Creole section.
I've include the numbers where you would find the sings you're looking for.
http://chantsdesperanceonline.com/chantsdesperance/kreyol
My hope is built... #7
Take my life... #50
All hail... #70
What a friend... #74
My hope is built... #7
Take my life... #50
All hail... #70
What a friend... #74
often when I ask people how they are. They say "Byen" and then something that sounds like "gras a diou" What would that mean.
Gras a Dye.
Thanks to God.
By the grace of God.
Mwen byen gras a Dye.
I'm well by the grace of God.
How do you say "unbraid" the hair.
chair → cheve, chive
braid → trese
unbraid → detrese
cornrows → tikouri, kòdonèt
comb the hair into one ponytail → penyen chou
comb the hair into individual little braids (which are not cornrows) → penyen lage
Unbraid your hair.
Detrese cheve ou.
Comb your hair.
Penyen tèt ou.
Penyen cheve ou.
Comb my hair into a ponytail.
Penyen m chou.
braid → trese
unbraid → detrese
cornrows → tikouri, kòdonèt
comb the hair into one ponytail → penyen chou
comb the hair into individual little braids (which are not cornrows) → penyen lage
Unbraid your hair.
Detrese cheve ou.
Comb your hair.
Penyen tèt ou.
Penyen cheve ou.
Comb my hair into a ponytail.
Penyen m chou.
Sunrise, sunset
Sunrise
Solèy leve
Sunset
solèy kouche
When the sun dies down a bit.
solèy bese
We'll start the meeting at sundown.
N'a koumanse reyinyon lè solèy kouche.
Solèy leve
Sunset
solèy kouche
When the sun dies down a bit.
solèy bese
We'll start the meeting at sundown.
N'a koumanse reyinyon lè solèy kouche.
mwen pa komen
Mwen pa konnen.
I don't know.
Mwen pa't konnen.
I didn't know.
Eske ou pa't konnen?
Didn't you know?
Creole translation please: Do you know who this friend is? and Will you help me?
Do you know who this friend is?
Eske ou konnen kilès zanmi sa a ye?
Do you who she/he is?
Eske ou konnen kilès li ye?
Do you know him/her well?
How well do you know him/her?
Eske ou konnen li trè byen?
Will you help me?
Eske ou ka ede mwen?
In your opinion, if I go to Haiti, what are some places/things I absolutely must see?
Best time to go to Haiti:
Carnival / Mardi-gras time in February. The cities of Port-Au-Prince and Jacmel are bursting with colors, music, dances, food and fun around that time.
Best places to visit:
Haiti's countrysides
Bassin Bleu waterfall near Jacmel
Etang Saumatre (a large lake) near the capital (only if you want to fish and see nature)
La Citadelle in Cap-Haitian (some hiking involved, offers great views of the city)
Musée National in Port-Au-Prince (If it's still standing after the earthquake)
Best things to do:
Sightseeing (enjoy watching colonial-style homes, watching caribbean life) in Petionville, outskirts of Aux Cayes, Jacmel, Arcahaie, Jeremie.
Head for the beaches of Aux Cayes (South), Jacmel (North), or Arcahaie (West)
Hiking in the southern hills of Comble Fort, Terre Rouge, St Jean du Sud, and others
Fishing
Diving
Carnival / Mardi-gras time in February. The cities of Port-Au-Prince and Jacmel are bursting with colors, music, dances, food and fun around that time.
Best places to visit:
Haiti's countrysides
Bassin Bleu waterfall near Jacmel
Etang Saumatre (a large lake) near the capital (only if you want to fish and see nature)
La Citadelle in Cap-Haitian (some hiking involved, offers great views of the city)
Musée National in Port-Au-Prince (If it's still standing after the earthquake)
Best things to do:
Sightseeing (enjoy watching colonial-style homes, watching caribbean life) in Petionville, outskirts of Aux Cayes, Jacmel, Arcahaie, Jeremie.
Head for the beaches of Aux Cayes (South), Jacmel (North), or Arcahaie (West)
Hiking in the southern hills of Comble Fort, Terre Rouge, St Jean du Sud, and others
Fishing
Diving
Surfing
Boating
I am not sure in what condition Haiti's forest (Forêt des Pins) is at this time. You might want to check it out too.
Once you leave the capital, Haiti's countryside is just miles after miles of beautiful landscape, beautiful beaches, mostly tropical weather, and lots of smiley faces
It's best to have a native tag along with you, preferably a strong man who can talk his way out of a "jam" if necessary.
I am not sure in what condition Haiti's forest (Forêt des Pins) is at this time. You might want to check it out too.
Once you leave the capital, Haiti's countryside is just miles after miles of beautiful landscape, beautiful beaches, mostly tropical weather, and lots of smiley faces
It's best to have a native tag along with you, preferably a strong man who can talk his way out of a "jam" if necessary.
i can't left myself go
Mwen pa ka lage tèt mwen.
or
or
Mwen pa kite tèt mwen ale.
or
Mwen pa ka abandone tèt mwen.
I want to remember you vs. I want you to remember vs. I want your memories (i.e. I am envious of your experiences)
I want to remember you.
Mwen vle sonje ou.
I want you to remember.
Mwen vle ou sonje.
or
Pa blye.
I am envious of your experiences.
Pito mwen te nan plas ou.
or
Mwen swete m te nan plas ou.
or
Mwen swete se mwen ki te fè esperyans ou yo.
love life
Love life
Vi sosyal
Vi santimantal
How's your love life?
Kouman vi sosyal ou ye?
Kouman vi santimantal ou ye?
what is the difference between, mwen sonje ou and mwen manke ou? Which would a native speaker say? I am trying to say "I miss you" to someone who has passed away.
A native would say: Mwen sonje w.
"Ou manke m" comes from the French "Tu me manques" meaning something like: "You are missing from my life".
Someone who uses "Ou manke m" is speaking the Frenched or Frenchised Creole.
cup of water
(Thanks Bloodline. I've added more info :-)
a cup of coffee.
yon tas kafe.
a haitian cup = tas
In Haiti, the word "cup" is translated differently when saying "a cup of coffee" and "a cup of water"
a cup of water.
yon gode dlo.
An american cup = gode
a glass of water
yon vè dlo.
Ask me anything
a cup of coffee.
yon tas kafe.
a haitian cup = tas
In Haiti, the word "cup" is translated differently when saying "a cup of coffee" and "a cup of water"
a cup of water.
yon gode dlo.
An american cup = gode
a glass of water
yon vè dlo.
Ask me anything
older lady
older lady or older man → granmoun, pèsonaj
A courteous name for an older person is "pèsonaj" rather than "granmoun".
What is "lobo"?
lobo → heated argument, heated discussion, altercationn, disturbance of the peace.
Other Creole words used for the above descriptions are:
Briganday
lòbèy
zen
deblozay
eskandal
The best place to watch a "deblozay" in Haiti is at the flea market. But if a fight breaks, make yourself invisible as soon as you can:-)
Other Creole words used for the above descriptions are:
Briganday
lòbèy
zen
deblozay
eskandal
The best place to watch a "deblozay" in Haiti is at the flea market. But if a fight breaks, make yourself invisible as soon as you can:-)
Do you know the Tourist in Haiti Joke?
In Haiti, not only do you we get to hear tales nightly from our grownups,
we used to listen to nightly "blag" (jokes) on the radio. It was a nice radio program, complete with applause, as I remember it. It is a great pastime when you have no electricity.
This one I've heard a long time ago, when I was still small, on the Haitian radio. I'm not sure of its origin.
A tourist came to visit Haiti for the first time.
He went sightseeing along with a tour guide.
The tourist wasn't impressed at all with Haiti. He found that everything was just too small.
The tourist saw a little house. He asked the tour guide, "What is that?"
The tour guide said, "That's a house."
"That's a house!" cried the tourist all in shock. "Oh no no no! Where I come from the houses are big big big!"
Both men were walking the busy streets of Haiti.
The tourist saw a little car. He asked the tour guide, "What is that?"
The tour guide said, "That's a car."
"That's a car!" cried the tourist unable to believe his eyes. "Oh no no no! Where I come from cars are big big big!"
Both men went into a bookstore.
The tourist saw the little bookstore. He asked the tour guide, "What is this?"
The tour guide said, "This is a bookstore."
"That's a bookstore!" cried the tourist very surprised. "Oh no no no! Where I come from the bookstores are big big big!"
Both men were walking pass Haiti's White House.
The tourist saw Haiti's little White House. He asked the tour guide, "What is that?"
The tour guide said, "That's Haiti's White House."
"That's the White House!" cried the tourist indignant. "Oh no no no! Where I come from the White House is big big big!"
The tour guide had it up to his neck with the tourist. He said to himself, "I'm going to get even with him."
When night came, both men went to sleep in a little hotel. The tour guide waited until the tourist was asleep, he fetched the biggest turtle there was in Haiti and placed it under the tourist belly.
The turtle bit the tourist and took out a big piece of his flesh.
The tourist woke up screaming and scared when he saw the big turtle.
"What the heck is that?!" said the tourist.
The tour guide smiled and said, "That's a bed bug."
"That's a bedbug!" cried the tourist all scared. "Where I come from bedbugs are small small small!"
Needless to say that the tourist took the very next flight out of Haiti.
we used to listen to nightly "blag" (jokes) on the radio. It was a nice radio program, complete with applause, as I remember it. It is a great pastime when you have no electricity.
This one I've heard a long time ago, when I was still small, on the Haitian radio. I'm not sure of its origin.
A tourist came to visit Haiti for the first time.
He went sightseeing along with a tour guide.
The tourist wasn't impressed at all with Haiti. He found that everything was just too small.
The tourist saw a little house. He asked the tour guide, "What is that?"
The tour guide said, "That's a house."
"That's a house!" cried the tourist all in shock. "Oh no no no! Where I come from the houses are big big big!"
Both men were walking the busy streets of Haiti.
The tourist saw a little car. He asked the tour guide, "What is that?"
The tour guide said, "That's a car."
"That's a car!" cried the tourist unable to believe his eyes. "Oh no no no! Where I come from cars are big big big!"
Both men went into a bookstore.
The tourist saw the little bookstore. He asked the tour guide, "What is this?"
The tour guide said, "This is a bookstore."
"That's a bookstore!" cried the tourist very surprised. "Oh no no no! Where I come from the bookstores are big big big!"
Both men were walking pass Haiti's White House.
The tourist saw Haiti's little White House. He asked the tour guide, "What is that?"
The tour guide said, "That's Haiti's White House."
"That's the White House!" cried the tourist indignant. "Oh no no no! Where I come from the White House is big big big!"
The tour guide had it up to his neck with the tourist. He said to himself, "I'm going to get even with him."
When night came, both men went to sleep in a little hotel. The tour guide waited until the tourist was asleep, he fetched the biggest turtle there was in Haiti and placed it under the tourist belly.
The turtle bit the tourist and took out a big piece of his flesh.
The tourist woke up screaming and scared when he saw the big turtle.
"What the heck is that?!" said the tourist.
The tour guide smiled and said, "That's a bed bug."
"That's a bedbug!" cried the tourist all scared. "Where I come from bedbugs are small small small!"
Needless to say that the tourist took the very next flight out of Haiti.
"Lasisin" as in "Fè lasisin ak manje a"
Oh dear, I haven't heard that expression in a long time.
Fè lasisin → especially with food, is to eat very slowly. It is to take your time to relish the food that you're eating.
Fè lasisin ak manje a → to take time to savor the food.
It is a funny thing when you live in a country where food is scarce. When you finally get your hands on that only meal of the day, you take your time to savor every bite. But, beware, if you are not eating alone (especially among kids), people who are already done with their own food might want to steal yours. So, in Haiti, I was taught to never "fè lasisin". I was told, "Eat you food in one gulp. Once it's in your stomach, it's yours! No one else can get their hands on it :) I call that survival.
Fè lasisin → especially with food, is to eat very slowly. It is to take your time to relish the food that you're eating.
Fè lasisin ak manje a → to take time to savor the food.
It is a funny thing when you live in a country where food is scarce. When you finally get your hands on that only meal of the day, you take your time to savor every bite. But, beware, if you are not eating alone (especially among kids), people who are already done with their own food might want to steal yours. So, in Haiti, I was taught to never "fè lasisin". I was told, "Eat you food in one gulp. Once it's in your stomach, it's yours! No one else can get their hands on it :) I call that survival.
what is a sweet affectionate name I could call my husband in Creole?
cheri, chouchou, papi...
If your husband is Haitian, I'm sure he'll tell you his preference if you asked him.
Meanwhile here's a link to find more names for your hubby.
http://sweetcoconutstootsiz.blogspot.com/2011/09/endearing-names-to-call-your-male.html
http://sweetcoconutstootsiz.blogspot.com/
Meanwhile here's a link to find more names for your hubby.
http://sweetcoconutstootsiz.blogspot.com/2011/09/endearing-names-to-call-your-male.html
http://sweetcoconutstootsiz.blogspot.com/
Once upon a time there was a girl in Texas who needed a daddy who would love her. Then one day God looked down from heaven and had great compassion on this girl so he took her heart and connected it with the heart of a man in Haiti...(to be continued)
Once upon a time there was a girl in Texas who needed a daddy who would love her.
Vwala, te gen yon fwa, yon ti fi ki te rete Texas te bezwen yon papa ki ta renmen li.
Then one day God looked down from heaven and had great compassion on this girl,
Yon jou, Bondye nan syèl la te pran konpasyon pou ti fi sa a.
so he took her heart and connected it with the heart of a man in Haiti...
Li te pran kè ti fi a e li te mare l ansanm ak kè yon nonm ki rete Ayiti...
...who would love her exactly like his very own daughter. This is the story about us. Nothing can separate what God joins together so in good times and bad times you will forever be my daddy and I will forever be your daughter. (to be continued)
Who would love her exactly like his very own daughter.
ki te vin renmen ti fi a menm jan ak pwòp pitit fi li.
This is the story about us.
Sa se istwa nou.
Nothing can separate what God joins together,
Pa gen anyen ki ka separe sa Bondye mete ansanm.
So in good time and bad times,
Se pousa nan bon tan kou nan move tan,
You will forever be my daddy and I will forever be your daughter.
W'ap toujou papa m, e m'ap toujou piti fi ou.
I love you daddy and I pray Jesus fills your heart with the deepest love, joy, and peace. Wishing you a very Happy Birthday daddy.
I love you daddy.
Mwen renmen ou papa.
And I pray Jesus fills your heart with the deepest love, joy, and peace.
E mwen priye pou Jezi ranpli kè ou ak pi gran lanmou, jwa, e lapè.
Wishing you a Happy Brithday daddy.
Mwen swete ou yon bònn fèt papa cheri m nan!
what does soti or sot mean? for example: "soti deyo" what are some common ways to use it?
soti → go out, come out of, come from, exit
sot → (contracted form of soti) it also means just came from
Would you go out with me?
Eske ou ta vle soti avè m?
Eske ou ta vle fè yon ti soti avè m?
He came out of the room.
Li soti nan chanm nan.
I am from (come from) Haiti.
Mwen soti Ayiti.
I came from new York.
Mwen sot New York.
I just came from seeing her.
Mwen sot wè li.
We should get out more often.
Nou ta dwe soti pli souvan.
Let's go out! (for entertainment)
An nou fè yon ti soti non!
An nou fè yon ti soti non!
I'm out. Don't wait up for me.
Mwen sòti. Pa tann mwen.
People who come from Port-de-Paix have a good heart.
Moun ki sot Port-de-Paix gen bon kè.
Get out!
Go outside!
Soti deyò!
Soti deyò!
Get out of the house!
Soti nan kay la!
Mete w deyò!
Soti nan kay la!
Mete w deyò!
Get out of the car!
Soti nan machin nan!
Soti nan machin nan!
Get out of my head!
Sot nan tèt mwen!
Sot nan tèt mwen!
Efezyen 1:17 Bondye Jezikri, Senye nou an, fe nou konnen an, se yon papa ki gen anpil pouvwa. Mwen mande l pou li ban nou...
Bondye Jezikri,
Lord Jesus,
Senye nou an,
our Lord,
Fè nou konnenan ("an" is not necessary here)
Make us to know
Ou se yon papa ki gen anpil pouvwa.
You are a Father with great power.
Mwen mande l pou li ban nou...
I ask him to give us...
Lord Jesus,
Senye nou an,
our Lord,
Fè nou konnen
Make us to know
Ou se yon papa ki gen anpil pouvwa.
You are a Father with great power.
Mwen mande l pou li ban nou...
I ask him to give us...
Sentespri l ki bay bon konprann ki moutre nou sa Bondye ap devwale nou an pou nou ka rive konnen l byen. (Thank you!!)
Sentespri l ki bay bon konprann.
His holy Spirit that gives good (higher) understanding.
Ki moutre nou sa Bondye ap devwale nou an.
Who shows us what God is revealing to us.
Pou nou ka rive konnen l byen.
So that we may know Him well.
His holy Spirit that gives good (higher) understanding.
Ki moutre nou sa Bondye ap devwale nou an.
Who shows us what God is revealing to us.
Pou nou ka rive konnen l byen.
So that we may know Him well.
"Pale met la" as in "Tout se pale met la!
pale met la (expression)
all talks and no action
Tout se pale met la!
It's all talks and no action!
Jack se pale met la ase!
Jack is all talk and no action!
all talks and no action
Tout se pale met la!
It's all talks and no action!
Jack se pale met la ase!
Jack is all talk and no action!
"from". The candy is from the store.
Use "sòti nan, sot nan -come from" or "nan - in"
example:
The candy is from the store.
Sirèt la sot nan magazen an.
The candy is comes from the store.
Sirèt la sòti nan magazen an.
I bought the candy from the store.
Mwen achte sirèt la nan magazen an.
Some Creole Contractions
m contraction for mwen (i, me, my)
w contraction for ou (you, your)
l contraction for li (he/her, him, his)
n contraction for nou (we, our, us)
y contraction for yo (they, their, them) (Contraction only used with subject pronoun "they")
Rule 1: When placing contractions after a word, place them only after words that end with a vowel.
Example:
Koute m. → Listen to me
Mwen konprann ou. (Instead of: Mwen konprann w) → I understand you.
Sa se manman m. (the word "manman" ends with nasal vowel "an") → This is my mother.
Sa se liv nou. (instead of: Sa se liv n) → This is our book.
Chyen an te mòde l. → The dog bit him.
Rule 2: Do not place contractions after the prepositions: sou (on), nan (in,at), and pou (for).
Example:
The coffee spilled on me.
Kafe a tonbe sou mwen.
(instead of: kafe a tonbesou m.)
This gift is for her.
Kado sa se pou li.
(instead of: Kado sa sepou l.)
Believe in me.
Kwè nan mwen.
(instead of: Kwènan m.)
Have ever seen these contractions in a sentence?
k contraction for ki (who, that)
p contraction for pa (negative marker)
t contraction for te (past tense marker)
Example:
1. Sa'k pase?
(instead of: Sa ki pase?)
What's happenning?
2. Mwen p'ap chante.
(instead of: Mwen pa ap chante.)
I will not sing.
3. Mwen t'ale wè yo.
(instead of: Mwen te ale wè yo.)
I went to see them.
Some contractions for a few Creole words:
al contraction for ale (to go)
vin contraction for vini (to come)
fin contraction for fini (to complete)
konn contraction for konnen (to know)
ka, kab contraction for kapab (to be able)
Examples of some sentences in which contractions are used. See if you can translate them. Scroll down for answers.
1. Mwen t'al wè w. Ou pa't la.
2. Ede m pote malèt la. Mwen p'ap ka pote l pou kont mwen.
3. Poukisa w'ap meprize m konsa?
4. Papa n rete Ayiti.
5. Y'ap pale avè n lè yo pare.
1. I went to see you. You weren't there.
2. Help me to carry the suitcase. I won't be able to carry it on my own.
3. Why are you ignoring me?
4. Our dad lives in Haiti.
5. They will talk to us when they're ready.
w contraction for ou (you, your)
l contraction for li (he/her, him, his)
n contraction for nou (we, our, us)
y contraction for yo (they, their, them) (Contraction only used with subject pronoun "they")
Rule 1: When placing contractions after a word, place them only after words that end with a vowel.
Example:
Koute m. → Listen to me
Mwen konprann ou. (Instead of: Mwen konprann w) → I understand you.
Sa se manman m. (the word "manman" ends with nasal vowel "an") → This is my mother.
Sa se liv nou. (instead of: Sa se liv n) → This is our book.
Chyen an te mòde l. → The dog bit him.
Rule 2: Do not place contractions after the prepositions: sou (on), nan (in,at), and pou (for).
Example:
The coffee spilled on me.
Kafe a tonbe sou mwen.
(instead of: kafe a tonbe
This gift is for her.
Kado sa se pou li.
(instead of: Kado sa se
Believe in me.
Kwè nan mwen.
(instead of: Kwè
Have ever seen these contractions in a sentence?
k contraction for ki (who, that)
p contraction for pa (negative marker)
t contraction for te (past tense marker)
Example:
1. Sa'k pase?
(instead of: Sa ki pase?)
What's happenning?
2. Mwen p'ap chante.
(instead of: Mwen pa ap chante.)
I will not sing.
3. Mwen t'ale wè yo.
(instead of: Mwen te ale wè yo.)
I went to see them.
Some contractions for a few Creole words:
al contraction for ale (to go)
vin contraction for vini (to come)
fin contraction for fini (to complete)
konn contraction for konnen (to know)
ka, kab contraction for kapab (to be able)
Examples of some sentences in which contractions are used. See if you can translate them. Scroll down for answers.
1. Mwen t'al wè w. Ou pa't la.
2. Ede m pote malèt la. Mwen p'ap ka pote l pou kont mwen.
3. Poukisa w'ap meprize m konsa?
4. Papa n rete Ayiti.
5. Y'ap pale avè n lè yo pare.
1. I went to see you. You weren't there.
2. Help me to carry the suitcase. I won't be able to carry it on my own.
3. Why are you ignoring me?
4. Our dad lives in Haiti.
5. They will talk to us when they're ready.
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