Pa gen santiman.
There's no feeling.
There's no sensitivity.
How do you say "pills" in Creole?
pills → grenn, konprime, or pilil
medicine → medikaman, remèd
laxative → medsin, pigatif, lòk
liquid medicine → siwo
ointment → pomad, ponmad
medicine → medikaman, remèd
laxative → medsin, pigatif, lòk
liquid medicine → siwo
ointment → pomad, ponmad
"transparent" and "transparency" - both literally (light passes cleanly through) and figuratively (nothing is done in secret)
Literally:
transparent (light passes through)→ transparan, vizib, klè, klè tankou glas
transparency → transparans, viziblite, klète
Figuratively:
transparent (adj) → klè, san kache, san ipokrizi, san tronpri
tranparently (adv.) → a klè
also, the antonyms for transparent(figuratively) would be: ankachèt, anbachal, ansoudin, anchalpent (these words may be used as adj. or adv. in Creole)
what are the haitian creole words for plant
plant → plant, pye bwa(tree), touf bwa(bush), raje(wild field), rakbwa(forest type)
both eyes
both eyes → toude je yo
both my eyes → toude je m
both your eyes → toude je w
Apply the drops to both your eyes.
Mete gout yo nan toude je w.
are you sure?
Are you sure?
Eske ou sèten?(are you certain?)
Eske ou si sa? (are you sure of that?)
Eske se vre?
Eske se tout bon?
Eske se laverite?
Are you telling the truth?
Eske w'ap di laverite?
Is that credible?
Eske se bon pawòl?
how do you I have to use the bathroom
I have to use the bathroom.
Mwen vle ale nan twalèt.
Mwen ta renmen ale nan twalèt.
Where's the bathroom?
Kote twalèt la ye?
Can I use your bathroom?
Eske mwen kapab itilize twalèt ou a?
Pipi kenbe m.
Mwen vle al pipi.
my eyes don't see anyone but you
My eyes don't see anyone but you.
Je m pa wè okenn lòt moun eksepte ou menm.
or
I have eyes only for you.
Mwen gen je pou ou sèlman.
What does "bon jan lodyans" mean?
Bon jan lodyans → great comedy, great entertainment, great comicality, great chat and conversation
"Fè yon jès", idiom?
Jès → gesture
Fè yon jès → make a gesture
Same meanings as in English (to make some type of motion, or to show someone how you feel)
Fè yon jès → make a gesture
Same meanings as in English (to make some type of motion, or to show someone how you feel)
Hello how are doing am interested in the lessons how do I start from the beginning or which lesson is the beginning thank you
To the right of the screen, start with any of the subjects listed, or start with February 2010 blog as suggested on top right of screen :)
Until → jis, jiska, jiskaske, jouk, jous, jouska , jouskaske
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Bonswa tout moun!
Hello everyone!
Kouman nou ye?
How are you?
M espere tout moun trè byen.
I hope that everyone is doing well.
Until → jis, jiska, jiskaske*, jouk, jous, jouska , jouskaske*
Until…
1. Nou te danse jouk kò nou te fè n mal.
Nou te danse jiskaske* kò nou te fè n mal.
We danced until our body hurt
2. Li te mache jouk li te bouke.
Li te mache jiskaske* l te bouke.
She walked until she was tired
Until as To/till
3. Chak jou yo te travay depi maten jouk aswè. Men yo pa't janm peye yo.
Every day they worked from morning till night. But they were never paid.
4. Biwo a ouvè depi nevè jouk senkè nan apremidi
The office is open from nine to five in the afternoon.
5. Yo te gade mandyan an depi nan tèt jouk nan pye, e yo pa’t ba li anyen.
They looked at the beggar from head to toe, and they gave him nothing.
Until as Down to
6. Mwen te mouye jouk nan zo lè mwen te mache nan lapli a.
I was drenched to the bone when I walked in the rain.
7. Tout moun dwe prezan nan reyinyon an, depi pi gran an jouk pi piti a.
Everyone must be present at the meeting, from the oldest to the youngest.
Until - As far as
8. Fanmi an te tèlman dezespere, yo t’al wè yon doktè jouk nan peyi Lachin
The family was so desperate, they went to see a doctor all the way to China.
9. Zette abite Philadelphia, men chak maten l’al travay jouk New Jersey.
Zette lives in Philadelphia, but each morning she goes to work all the way to New Jersey.
Until as Up till, up to
10. Peyi a toujou menm. Jouk jounen jodi, bagay yo pa janm chanje .
The country is still the same. Up to today, things have never changed.
11. Jouk kounye a, mwen te panse li te toujou New York
Up until now I thought she was still in New York
12. Jouk jounen jodi a, li pa janm pale avè m.
To this day, she’s never talked to me.
Until the time, until the day
13. Li pa't janm pale ankò jouk jou li te mouri
13. Li pa't janm pale ankò jouk jou li te mouri
She never spoke again until the day she died.
14. Ti bebe a te kriye depi lè l leve jouk lè l’al dòmi.
The baby cried from the time he woke up till the time he went to sleep.
Enben se tout. Mèsi, e pase yon bon jounen.
Well that's all, Thanks, and have a good day.
*jiskase or jouskaske is used as a conjunction since it means "until the time that"
What about jiska and jouska? Are there instances where you can't use them?
Well since the words jiska and jouska end with a vowel, I would only recommend that you avoid using them in front of words which begin with a vowel.
Do you know the Kreyol lyrics to the childrens song, "Ala m' kontan Jezi renmen mwen". Not sure about the second half of the song. thanks!
Ala m kontan Jezi renmen mwen
Ala m kontan Jezi renmen mwen
Ala m kontan Jezi renmen mwen
Glwa Alelouya! Jezi renmen mwen
Sote ponpe! Jezi renmen mwen
Sote ponpe! Jezi renmen mwen
Sote ponpe! Jezi renmen mwen
Glwa Alelouya! Jezi renmen mwen
Sa pa fè m anyen si, satan rayi mwen
Sa pa fè m anyen si, satan rayi mwen
Sa pa fè m anyen si, satan rayi mwen
Glwa Alelouya! Jezi renmen mwen
to lie (in Creole)
To lie → bay manti
liar → mantè
I think you're lying to me.
Mwen panse w'ap ban m manti.
That's a lie.
Sa se manti.
Why did you lie to me?
Pouki sa ou te ban m manti?
liar → mantè
I think you're lying to me.
Mwen panse w'ap ban m manti.
That's a lie.
Sa se manti.
Why did you lie to me?
Pouki sa ou te ban m manti?
I can't wait to see you tonight (in Creole)
I can't wait to see you tonight.
Mwen pa ka tann pou wè w aswè a.
Mwen pa ka tann pou wè w aswè a.
'This morning..' in Creole is "Maten an"? Why doesn't "maten an" translate as "the morning"?
This morning → maten an or maten sa (sometimes)
How are you doing this morning?
Kouman ou ye maten an?
Where are you going this morning?
Kote ou prale maten an?
the next morning
nan demen maten
the next day
nan demen
nan landmen
When I woke up the next day, he was already gone.
Lè m te reveye nan demen, li te gentan pati.
Will you be here tomorrow morning?
Eske w'ap la demen maten?
How are you doing this morning?
Kouman ou ye maten an?
Where are you going this morning?
Kote ou prale maten an?
the next morning
nan demen maten
the next day
nan demen
nan landmen
When I woke up the next day, he was already gone.
Lè m te reveye nan demen, li te gentan pati.
Will you be here tomorrow morning?
Eske w'ap la demen maten?
kisa le mwen soti lekol vle di?
Lè | mwen | soti | lekòl.
When | I | come out of | school.
When | I | come out of | school.
When I come from school.
how do you say MAY I PLEASE USE THE RESTROOM?
May I please use the restroom?
Eske mwen kapab itilize twalèt la silvouplè?
how do you say today was great god is good
The day was great. God is good.
Jounen an te anfòm. Bondye bon.
how do you say have a good night and may god bless you always your a great guy
Have a good night. May God bless you always. You're a great guy.
Pase yon bon nwit. Se pou Bondye toujou beni w. Ou se yon bon nèg.
i have church this evening
I have church this evening.
Mwen gen legliz aswè a
I'm going to church this evening.
M pral legliz aswè a.
help
help (n.) →èd, sipò, kout men, konkou
help (v.) → ede, sipòte, voye monte, bay kout men, bay konkou, bay bourad, apiye, pote kole
Thanks for your help.
Mèsi pou èd ou.
Mèsi pou sipò w.
I need your help.
Mwen bezwen konkou nou.
Help me.
Ban m yon kout men.
Ede m.
Ban m yon sipò.
Ban m yon bourad
Voye m monte
Apiye m.
I'd like to help you.
Mwen ta renmen ba w yon bourad.
Mwen ta renmen ba w yon kout men.
Mwen ta renmen voye w monte.
Mwen ta renmen ede w.
Mwen sonje lanmou mwen!
Mwen sonje lanmou mwen!
I miss my love!
I hope your love is not too far :) peace.
"mèsi"
mèsi is Haitian Creole for thank you
There aren't too many other ways to say it in Haitian Creole:
Mèsi (thank you)
Mèsi anpil (thank you very much)
Mèsi mil fwa (Thanks a thousand times)
Mil mèsi (a thousand thanks)
Mwen remèsye w (I thank you)
Mwen di w mèsi (I say thanks)
Mwen apresye sa (I appreciate it)
Mwen rekonesan (I am grateful)
Danke! (just kidding :)
See more ways to be thankful
There aren't too many other ways to say it in Haitian Creole:
Mèsi (thank you)
Mèsi anpil (thank you very much)
Mèsi mil fwa (Thanks a thousand times)
Mil mèsi (a thousand thanks)
Mwen remèsye w (I thank you)
Mwen di w mèsi (I say thanks)
Mwen apresye sa (I appreciate it)
Mwen rekonesan (I am grateful)
Danke! (just kidding :)
See more ways to be thankful
Is Haitian Creole translation for "Pretty" and "Sexy" the same?
What is pretty is not necessarily sexy. ..and vice versa.
So, are we talking about a pretty hat → yon bèl chapo
Or could it be a sexy hat → yon bèl chapo
Or could it be a sexy hat → yon bèl chapo
Or perhaps it's a pretty house → yon kay pwòp, yon bèl kay
Question? Is the house pretty because it's clean? Or, would it still be pretty if it was dirty?
A pretty woman perhaps:
yon joli bebe (if she's beautiful, maybe cute too)
Yon ti zanj (if she's immaculate)
Yon fanm bwòdè (if she's well dressed, not necessary classy)
Yon fanm kokèt (if she's got style)
Yon bèl nègès (a creole beauty?)
Yon Ezili Freda (captivating, even sexy)
yon fanm byen kanpe (if she's sexy)
yon fanm dyanm (she's got it all, maybe intimidating)
A handsome guy:
Yon gason byen kanpe (he's definitely got it)
Yon gason ak tout founiti klasik li (hello! sexy..)
Yon bo gason (handsome, does not necessarily mean sexy)
So, what's your Haitian Creole word for pretty or sexy :)
Yon ti zanj (if she's immaculate)
Yon fanm bwòdè (if she's well dressed, not necessary classy)
Yon fanm kokèt (if she's got style)
Yon bèl nègès (a creole beauty?)
Yon Ezili Freda (captivating, even sexy)
yon fanm byen kanpe (if she's sexy)
yon fanm dyanm (she's got it all, maybe intimidating)
A handsome guy:
Yon gason byen kanpe (he's definitely got it)
Yon gason ak tout founiti klasik li (hello! sexy..)
Yon bo gason (handsome, does not necessarily mean sexy)
So, what's your Haitian Creole word for pretty or sexy :)
how do you say"do you have any questions?"
Do you have any questions?
Eske nou gen kesyon?
or
Eske nou gen okenn kesyon?
Do you want to ask a question?
Eske ou vle poze yon kesyon?
What is your question?
Ki kesyon ou vle poze?
Are there any other questions?
Eske gen lòt kesyon?
Do you want to ask a question?
Eske ou vle poze yon kesyon?
What is your question?
Ki kesyon ou vle poze?
Are there any other questions?
Eske gen lòt kesyon?
When do you know to say "yo" at the end of a statement in Creole?
There are many instances where you will find "yo" at the end of a sentence.
"yo" is Haitian Creole for "they, them, their". And it also comes after nouns as a plural article.
Would you take a look at the following examples?
As a plural article (the):
the books → liv yo
the cars → machin yo
She's painting the chairs. → L'ap pentire chèz yo.
I love the flowers. → Mwen renmen flè yo.
I hope you brought the kids' toys.
M espere ou te pote jwèt timoun yo. (see possessive nouns)
I hope you brought the kids' toys.
M espere ou te pote jwèt timoun yo. (see possessive nouns)
As a plural demonstrative adjective (these, those):
these plants → plant sa yo
those kids → timoun sa yo
Look at all these people! → Gade moun sa yo!
I don't believe in these things. → Mwen pa kwè nan bagay sa yo.
I love these shoes. → Mwen renmen soulye sa yo.
Where did you find these? → Kote w te jwenn sa yo?
As the subject pronoun (they), "yo" comes before the verbs.
They are done. → Yo fini.
They talk too much. → Yo pale twòp.
As plural possessive adjective (my, your, their...) or within the possessive pronouns (theirs - pa yo)
my eyes → zye mwen, zye mwen yo or zye m yo
his children → pitit li or pitit li yo
our children → pitit nou or pitit nou yo
I don't want her to drive, so I took her keys.
Mwen pa vle li kondwi, se pousa mwen pran kle li yo.
Thanks for returning my books.
Mèsi deske ou te retounen liv mwen yo.
Yesterday I saw your kids.
Yè mwen te wè timoun ou yo.
I did not like his last classes.
Mwen pa't renmen dènye klas li yo.
I can't believe she threw away all her clothes.
Mwen pa ka kwè li te jete tout rad li yo.
I brought my papers.
Mwen te pote papye mwen yo.
I did not like his last classes.
Mwen pa't renmen dènye klas li yo.
I can't believe she threw away all her clothes.
Mwen pa ka kwè li te jete tout rad li yo.
I brought my papers.
Mwen te pote papye mwen yo.
As the object pronoun (them), you will find "yo" at the end of a phrase also.
I love them.
Mwen renmen yo.
I talked to them.
Mwen te pale ak yo.
Those are mine. Don't touch them.
Sa yo se pa'm. Pa manyen yo.
I can't find my shoes. Have you seen them?
Mwen pa ka jwenn soulye m yo. Eske ou te wè yo?
"chaje" in Creole is
Chaje → loaded, packed, very busy, to be burdened, overwhelmed (also sichaje)
Tèt li chaje.
His/her head is burdened. (literally)
He/she is troubled.
Malèt la chaje, li pa ka pran anyen ankò.
The suitcase is overloaded, it cannot be filled anymore.
Jounen mwen te chaje.
My day was full. (literally)
I had a busy day.
Tèt li chaje.
His/her head is burdened. (literally)
He/she is troubled.
Malèt la chaje, li pa ka pran anyen ankò.
The suitcase is overloaded, it cannot be filled anymore.
Jounen mwen te chaje.
My day was full. (literally)
I had a busy day.
kilot dechire
kilòt dechire → torn up panties
kanson dechire → torn up underwear or pants
yes, some kids in Haiti do walk around with their buttocks bare, or sometimes miserably looking underwear.
"cracked"in Creole. as in "I can't buy this egg because it's cracked"
cracked → fele
Don't use this glass, it's cracked.
Pa itilize vè sa, li fele.
I can't buy this egg because it's cracked.
Mwen pa ka achte ze sa a paske li fele.
Don't use this glass, it's cracked.
Pa itilize vè sa, li fele.
I can't buy this egg because it's cracked.
Mwen pa ka achte ze sa a paske li fele.
He's been 'like that' since this morning. How would you say "like that" in Creole?
Like that → konsa
He's been like that since this morning.
Li konsa depi maten.
She was like that when I found her.
Li te konsa lè m te jwenn ni.
I was born that way.
Mwen te fèt konsa.
or
Se konsa mwen te fèt.
You shouldn't talk to him like that.
Ou pa ta dwe pale avè l konsa.
He's been like that since this morning.
Li konsa depi maten.
She was like that when I found her.
Li te konsa lè m te jwenn ni.
I was born that way.
Mwen te fèt konsa.
or
Se konsa mwen te fèt.
You shouldn't talk to him like that.
Ou pa ta dwe pale avè l konsa.
haitian creole french word for food
French for food: nourriture
Haitian Creole for "food": manje
Example:
I need food.
Mwen bezwen manje.
I brought some food for you.
Mwen pote manje pou ou.What kind of food is that?
Ki kalite manje sa ye?
It's important to know that Haitian Creole for "to eat" is also "manje"
Example:
We'll eat together tonight.
Na va manje ansanm aswè a.
I eat the food.
Mwen manje manje a.
HOW TO SAY IM LOOKING FOWARD TO MEETING YOU
I'm looking forward to meeting you.
M'ap tann rankont nou avèk plezi. (I await our encounter with pleasure)
M'ap tann rankont nou avèk enpasyans. (I impatiently await our encounter)
Mwen pa kab tann pou nou rankontre. (I can't wait for us to meet)
Mwen pa kab tann pou m rankontre w. (I can't wait to meet you)
to look forward to → tann avèk plezi, tann avèk enpasyans, pa ka tann
I'm looking forward to the day of the party.
M'ap tann jou fèt la avèk enpasyans.
I'm looking forward to talking with you again.
M pa ka tann pou nou pale ankò.
I'm looking forward to our rendez-vous.
M'ap tann jou randevou nou avèk plezi.
to look forward to → tann avèk plezi, tann avèk enpasyans, pa ka tann
I'm looking forward to the day of the party.
M'ap tann jou fèt la avèk enpasyans.
I'm looking forward to talking with you again.
M pa ka tann pou nou pale ankò.
I'm looking forward to our rendez-vous.
M'ap tann jou randevou nou avèk plezi.
How would you translate the expression 'knock on wood'? nan Kreyol?
Knock on wood! (is it the same as Bite your tongue?)
Mande Bondye padon!
Mande Bondye padon!
je crois en Jesus-alabanza lyric
Je crois en Jésus (I believe in Jesus)
As sung at the "Concert D'adoration du pasteur chantre Emmanuel APATA"French Version
Je crois en Jésus
Je crois qu’il est le fils de Dieu
Je crois qu’iI est mort et ressuscité
Je crois quil a payé pour tous
Et Je crois qu’il est ici
Présent au milieu de nous
Tout puissant pour nous guérir
Et par sa grâce nous pardonné
Je crois en toi seigneur
Je crois tu es le Fils de Dieu
Après ta mort Dieu t’a ressuscité
Je crois tu as payé pour tous
Et je crois que tu es là
Présent au milieu de nous
Tout puissant pour nou guérir
Et par ta grâce nous pardonné
O O O Je crois en Jésus!
Haitian Creole Version
Mwen kwè nan Jezi
Mwen kwè li se pitit Bondye
Mwen kwè li mouri e resisite
Mwen kwè li peye tout pou nou
E mwen kwè li isit la
Prezan nan mitan nou tout
Tou pisan pou geri nou
E padone nou ak gras Li
Mwen kwè nan Ou Senyè
Mwen kwè ou se pitit Bondye
Aprè lanmò w, Bondye resisite w
Mwen kwè ou peye tout pou nou
E mwen kwè li isit la
Prezan nan mitan nou tout
Tou pisan pou geri nou
E padone nou ak gras Li
What is the Haitian Creole term for "spitting image"
spitting image (look-alike?) → tèt koupe, kon de gout dlo
You are the spitting image of your father.
Ou sanble tèt koupe ak papa w.
Ou menm ak papa w sanble kon de gout dlo.
The baby is the spitting image of his grandfather.Ti bebe a sanble tèt koupe ak granpè li.
You are the spitting image of your father.
Ou sanble tèt koupe ak papa w.
Ou menm ak papa w sanble kon de gout dlo.
The baby is the spitting image of his grandfather.Ti bebe a sanble tèt koupe ak granpè li.
Mandaly, what is 'we pa we'?
wè pa wè → whether you're ready or not, whether you show up or not, whether you like it or not
Wè pa wè, spetak la ap koumanse a setè.
Ready or not, the show will start at seven.
Wè pa wè, spetak la ap koumanse a setè.
Ready or not, the show will start at seven.
How about "stuff" in Creole as in "do not stuff your mouth"? Thanks!
to stuff → boure
Do not stuff your mouth.
Pa boure bouch ou.
Do not stuff your mouth.
Pa boure bouch ou.
have we ever had sex before. can you translate that into creole please
Have we ever had sex before?
Eske nou te janm fè sèks deja?
Eske nou te janm rantre nan relaksyon seksyèl deja?
Have you ever had sex with me before. (from your second question asked)
Eske ou te janm fè sèks avè m deja?
Eske ou te janm rantre nan relaksyon seksyèl avè m deja?
Have you ever had sex with me before. (from your second question asked)
Eske ou te janm fè sèks avè m deja?
Eske ou te janm rantre nan relaksyon seksyèl avè m deja?
The government is shutdown
The government is shutdown.
Gouvènman an fèmen definitivman.
or
Ofis gouvènman yo fèmen definitivman.
how do i say first
Second (adj) → dezyèm
Second (n.) → dezyèm
Secondly (adv.) → an dezyèm, dezyèman
Second (n.) → dezyèm
Secondly (adv.) → an dezyèm, dezyèman
Third (adj.) → twazyèm
Third (n.) → twazyèm
Thirdly (adv.) → an twazyèm, twazyèman
I was there first.
Mwen te la an premye.
I am the first child.
Mwen se premye pitit.
My brother is the third.
Frè mwen an se twazyèm nan.
First, 'd like to talk to you, then we'll eat.
Premyèman, mwen ta renmen pale ak ou, apre na va manje.
Third (n.) → twazyèm
Thirdly (adv.) → an twazyèm, twazyèman
I was there first.
Mwen te la an premye.
I am the first child.
Mwen se premye pitit.
My brother is the third.
Frè mwen an se twazyèm nan.
First, 'd like to talk to you, then we'll eat.
Premyèman, mwen ta renmen pale ak ou, apre na va manje.
You are welcome
You're welcome → deryen, padekwa, ou merite l, se pa't anyen, ak tout plezi m.
See more on saying "thank you and You're welcome"
what "malere prankou la vil lal touche Nan monn" means?
Malere pran kou lavil, l'al kouche nan mòn
The destitute take a strike in town, he goes to lay down in the hills.
how to translate in creole if you are for Snap the program formely known as food stamp
If you are for SNAP, the program formely known as Food Stamp.
Si ou pou SNAP la, pwogram yo te rele Food Stamp lan.
how do you say happy birthday to your male cousin?
Happy birthday my cousin!
Bòn fè kouzen mwen!
cousin (male) → kouzen
cousin (female) → kouzin
what does Mwen ap bay tout moun to yon akolad mean?
Mwen ap bay tout moun yon akolad pou ou.
I will give everyone a hug / an embrace for you.
mache rive?
Mache rive → to walk to, to take the road by foot
Mwen mache rive lavil.
literally: I walked to arrive to town.
I walked to town.
Mwen mache rive lakay.
I walked home.
how do you say bring me something to eat in creole
Bring me something to eat.
Pote yon bagay pou m manje.
or
Bring me some food.
Pote manje pou mwen.
Is Cherie a common word to use among friends?
Yes, among good friends that you cherish.
It's the equivalent for dear, or sweetie
how do say lil mama
lil mama? Is this literally the same as "little mama"?
What meaning would it carry for you?
Are you calling a child "lil mama" or is it someone older?
little mama → ti manman, ti madanm, or ti granmoun
I am looking for the Haitian Creole words for these English words: sorrow, joy, greed, giving, fear, security,hate,love,stress,peace,pride, humility
sorrow → chagren, lapenn, tristès, dlo nan je, detrès
joy → lajwa, kè kontan, gete, rejwisans
greed → goumandiz, safte, vorasite
giving (adj.) →charitab, gen bon kè
fear → laperèz, kaponnay, kè kase, kè sote
security → sekirite, kè poze
hate → rayisman, degoutans
love → lanmou, afeksyon, apresyasyon,
stress → tansyon, presyon, kè sou biskèt, panik
peace → lapè, trankilite, kè poze
pride → fyète, lonè, dinyite
humility → imilite, obeyisans
you're welcome
Saying: You're welcome:
http://sweetcoconuts.blogspot.com/2011/08/de-ryen-padekwa-oubyen-ou-merite-what.html
Being thankful: http://sweetcoconuts.blogspot.com/search/label/grateful
And
The many ways to say "and" in Haitian Creole: http://sweetcoconuts.blogspot.com/search/label/and
Hi, and thanks for this great website! I'm wondering if there's some phonological rule - formal or otherwise - for using, say, "m" instead of "mwen," "l" for "li," etc. I've snooped around the website but haven't seen anything. mesi!
Contracting the subject and object pronouns:
http://sweetcoconuts.blogspot.com/2011/10/is-it-like-english-that-if-you-are.html
Contraction for subject pronoun, object pronoun and possessive adj. "OU": http://sweetcoconuts.blogspot.com/2011/05/i-have-such-trouble-hearing-how-to-say.html
More about Contractions: http://sweetcoconuts.blogspot.com/2011/09/some-creole-contractions.html
Contracting the subject pronouns when using the present progressive form: http://sweetcoconuts.blogspot.com/2011/10/map-wap-lap-nap-yap-means-what-in.html
Contractions: http://sweetcoconuts.blogspot.com/search/label/contractions
do not do that to me? - "Pa fe mwen sa." oubyen "Pa fe sa pou mwen."
The first one is accurate :)
Don't do that to me.
Pa fè mwen sa. (uncontracted)
Pa fè m sa. (contracted)
The second sentence that you have means: "Don't do it for me."
Don't do that to me.
Pa fè mwen sa. (uncontracted)
Pa fè m sa. (contracted)
The second sentence that you have means: "Don't do it for me."
I will give it to you tomorrow!
I will give it to you tomorrow.
Ma ba ou l demen . (contracted)
Ma va ba ou li demen. (uncontracted)
Ma ba ou l demen . (contracted)
Ma va ba ou li demen. (uncontracted)
Men janm mate l. Also: Thanks for the audio lessons!
Great! You're welcome.
mate (v.) → to bounce (a ball), to subdue, to beat down, to subjugate, to mellow, to keep under control.
Men jan m mate l. (contracted)
Men jan mwen mate li. (un-contracted)
Here's how I bounce it. (a ball?)
mate (v.) → to bounce (a ball), to subdue, to beat down, to subjugate, to mellow, to keep under control.
Men jan m mate l. (contracted)
Men jan mwen mate li. (un-contracted)
Here's how I bounce it. (a ball?)
Here's/This is how I kept him/her under control.
Ask me anything
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| Gadyen an atrape boul la. The goalie caught the ball. |
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| L'ap mate boul la sou jenou l. He's bouncing the ball on his knees. |
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| L'ap trible l. |
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| Gòl!!! Gadyen an pran yon gòl. The goalie took one shot /goal. |
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| L'ap mate boul la. He's bouncing the ball. |
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| Li fè yon gòl → He scored a goal. Li bay yon gòl → He scored a goal. Ekip la bay yon gòl. → The team scored a goal. |
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| Li pral choute boul la. He's going to kick he ball. |
when i have time
when i have time
Lè m gen tan
When I have the time, I'll fix the roof of the house.
Lè m gen tan, m'a repare twati kay la.
What are you going to do about your daugther insurance.
What are you going to do about your daugther insurance?
Kisa ou va fè sou koze asirans pitit fi w la?
Kisa ou va fè sou koze asirans pitit fi w la?
to tint (windows, hair, paint)
to tint (a car windows?) → fimen, nwasi
to tint (hair?) → kolore
to paint → pentire
"I am overwhelmed with joy."
I am overwhelmed with joy.
M'ap debòde ak lajwa.
My heart is overwhelmed with joy.
Kè mwen debòde ak lajwa.
and also:
Kè mwen ap debòde ak lajwa.
Literally this means: My heart is inundated or overflowing with joy.
Pye? (in Creole)
pye → foot
a pye → on foot, by foot
pye a tè → barefoot
kout pye (n.) → a kick
bay kout pye → to kick
pye bwa → tree
pye zannana (or pye anana) → pineapple tree*
pye fig → banana tree
pye mango → mango tree
pye pòm → apple tree
pye tab → the leg of a table
pye chèz → the leg of a chair
Pineapple, in Haitian Creole, can be ANANA or ZANNANA.
a pye → on foot, by foot
pye a tè → barefoot
kout pye (n.) → a kick
bay kout pye → to kick
pye bwa → tree
pye zannana (or pye anana) → pineapple tree*
pye fig → banana tree
pye mango → mango tree
pye pòm → apple tree
pye tab → the leg of a table
pye chèz → the leg of a chair
Pineapple, in Haitian Creole, can be ANANA or ZANNANA.
"Bòn fèt sent valanten mon cherie- mwen renmen ou tou." ??
"Bòn fèt sent valanten mon cherie- mwen renmen ou tou"
Aww! Somebody, somewhere is loving you too on Valentine's Day.
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