yeah, kote moun yo? (where's everyone?)
Playpronunciation of Li
li → pronounced lee → he, she, it, him, her, its, his, also translates the verb 'to read".
First, Christ identified Himself with sinners by dying for them. Second, He was literally counted among the transgressors by dying between two thieves and therefore, viewed by many as common criminal.
Premyèman, Kris te idantifye ak pechè yo lè li te mouri pou yo. Dezyèman, yo te vin konte Li kòm yon transgresè lè li te mouri nan mitan de vòlè ki te gentan pote non gwo kriminèl
Apiye pou nou monte
Apiye pou nou monte
Lean so we go up (literally)
Team up so we can succeed
Kole zepòl pou nou reyisi
Put our shoulders together to succeed (literally)
Team up so we can succeed.
Mete tèt nou ansanm pou nou reyisi.
Put our heads together so we can succeed
Team up so we can succeed
Lean so we go up (literally)
Team up so we can succeed
Kole zepòl pou nou reyisi
Put our shoulders together to succeed (literally)
Team up so we can succeed.
Mete tèt nou ansanm pou nou reyisi.
Put our heads together so we can succeed
Team up so we can succeed
koute - tande?
koute → to listen
M'ap koute w.
I'm listening to you.
Koute m tanpri.
Listen to me please.
Tande → to hear
Mwen tande w'ap pati.
I heard you're leaving.
Monte volim nan, mwen pa ka tande anyen.
Turn up the volume, I can't hear anything.
M'ap koute w.
I'm listening to you.
Koute m tanpri.
Listen to me please.
Tande → to hear
Mwen tande w'ap pati.
I heard you're leaving.
Monte volim nan, mwen pa ka tande anyen.
Turn up the volume, I can't hear anything.
these are people
These are people → sa yo se moun
Based on what you might want to say, there might be a difference between a word to word translation and when everything is put into context
Based on what you might want to say, there might be a difference between a word to word translation and when everything is put into context
Haitian Creole word "kont"
Kont → story, folktale, fiction
Yo te reyini ansanm e yo t'ap tire kont.
They were gathered together and telling tales.
kont → enough, satisfactory, adequate
Would you like more food? No thank you, I ate enough.
Eske ou ta renmen plis manje? Non mèsi, mwen manje kont mwen.
Kont → against, oppposed
They arrested everyone who spoke against the government.
Yo te arete tout moun ki te pale kont gouvènman an.
kont - dispute, argument, friction
There's some friction between them.
Yo gen kont.
That girl's always looking for trouble.
Ti fi sa toujou ap chache kont.
Pou kont → by self, alone
pou kont ou → by yourself
pou kont li → by himself
pou kont nou → by ourselves.
Mwen pito rete pou kont mwen.
I rather stay alone.
Sou kont → in the trust of, on the account of
They entrusted me with everything.
Yo kite tout bagay sou kont mwen.
I left the kids in her care.
Mwen te kite timoun yo sou kont li.
The house is your responsibility in my absence.
Kay la sou kont ou lè m pa la.
Yo te reyini ansanm e yo t'ap tire kont.
They were gathered together and telling tales.
kont → enough, satisfactory, adequate
Would you like more food? No thank you, I ate enough.
Eske ou ta renmen plis manje? Non mèsi, mwen manje kont mwen.
Kont → against, oppposed
They arrested everyone who spoke against the government.
Yo te arete tout moun ki te pale kont gouvènman an.
kont - dispute, argument, friction
There's some friction between them.
Yo gen kont.
That girl's always looking for trouble.
Ti fi sa toujou ap chache kont.
Pou kont → by self, alone
pou kont ou → by yourself
pou kont li → by himself
pou kont nou → by ourselves.
Mwen pito rete pou kont mwen.
I rather stay alone.
Sou kont → in the trust of, on the account of
They entrusted me with everything.
Yo kite tout bagay sou kont mwen.
I left the kids in her care.
Mwen te kite timoun yo sou kont li.
The house is your responsibility in my absence.
Kay la sou kont ou lè m pa la.
Ala yon sovè espesyal mwen genyen lyrics - thanks :)
He hideth my soul (in Creole)
Ala yon sovè espesyal mwen genyen
Ala yon bon sovè pou mwen
Li kache nanm mwen anba gwo wòch la
Kote dlo lavi a ap koule
Li kache nanm mwen andedan gwo wòch la
Li kouvri m anba lonbraj li
Kounye a m’konnen lavi mwen asire
M’pa pè sa k’ap rive'm demen
Li toujou konble mwen ak benediksyon
Li ranpli’m a gras, li beni m
Ala yon redanmtè mwen pa ka bliye
Ede m chante yon chan pou li
Ala yon sovè espesyal mwen genyen
Li pran tout fado'm yo pou mwen
Li mete'm byen wo pou pye m pa fè bitay
E li ban yon fòs san parèy
M'asire m Nan Kris lyrics, do you have it?
M'asire'm Nan Kris
by Remy Lochard
by Remy Lochard
M’asire’m nan Kris I assure myself in Christ
Mwen jwenn sekirite I find safety
M’asire’m nan Kris I assure my self in Christ
Sitiyasyon lavi m chanje My life's situation has changed
Jezi s’on bon zanmi Jesus is a good friend
Ki pa janm lage m nan wout Who will never abandon me
Menm si tout moun kite m Even if everybody else leaves me
Li toujou la pou li ede m He's always there to help me
Genyen yon fwa m te santi m sèl One time, I felt all alone
Mwen te fin dekouraje I was discouraged
Tèlman gwo van yo t’ap soufle because of the violent storm
Jezi te toujou la pou li ede m Jesus was always there to help me
Pafwa se dyab rasyal Sometimes it's the devil from our roots
Pafwa se pòch mawon Sometimes it's a crook
Pafwa se bon zanmi Sometimes it's a good friend
Ki pa vle wè m pwogrese That doesn't want me to progress
Pafwa gen lòt ki di Sometimes other people say
Ou menm ou pa janm anyen You will never be anything
Yon sèl bagay mwen konnen One thing I know
Dosye m nan nan men Jezi Kri My file/dossier in Jesus Christ's hands
Zanmi m, si w gen pwoblèm My friend, if you're troubled
Ou santi w dekouraje You feel discouraged
Tout pòt fèmen pou ou All doors are closed to you
Pa gen pèsòn ki pou ede w There's no one who can help you
Si doktè kondane w If the doctor's have condemned you
Si ou pa gen lavi If there's no hope of life
Tout moun pèdi espwa Everyone has lost hope
Ou mèt vin asire w nan kris You may assure yourself in Christ
Asire w nan kris Assure yourself in Christ
Wa jwenn sekirite You will find safety
Asire w nan Kris Assure yourself in Christ
Wa wè sitiyasyon w chanje You situation will change
M’asire m… I assure myself
Nan Jezi m’asire m In Jesus I assure myself
Gen lavi… There's life
Nan Jezi lavi In Jesus there's life
Gen sante… There's health
Nan Jezi gen sante In Jesus there's health
Gen lanmou There's love
Nan Jezi gen lanmou In Jesus there's love
Jezi..., Jezi..., Jezi...
Yaweh…, Yaweh..., Yaweh...
El Shaddai…, El Shaddai..., El Shaddai...
Sa jezi fè pou mwen What Jesus had done for me
M pa ka kite L……. I can't leave Him
Eske ou kapab di m ki diferans ki genyen ant sos pwa nwa kiben an ak sos pwa nwa Ayisyen an?
Ala yon kesyon papa!
Mwen imajinen youn gen kèk klou jiwòf ladan l, epi lòt la pa genyen l :)
Gen de restoran Kiben ki konn rive fè sòs pwa nwa byen gou wi.
Yo fè li nan espesyalite pa yo.
Nou menm, Ayisyen, fè li nan gou pa nou.
Mwen imajinen youn gen kèk klou jiwòf ladan l, epi lòt la pa genyen l :)
Gen de restoran Kiben ki konn rive fè sòs pwa nwa byen gou wi.
Yo fè li nan espesyalite pa yo.
Nou menm, Ayisyen, fè li nan gou pa nou.
How do you say "nothing happening"? Is it "Nan boule"?
I guess if you mean "not too good, not too bad".
A Haitian will definitely say: "Anyen non!" when they mean to say "nothing's happening" after you've asked them how they're doing.
Nothing's happening → anyen pa'p pase, pa gen anyen k'ap pase, anyen pa bouje
A Haitian will definitely say: "Anyen non!" when they mean to say "nothing's happening" after you've asked them how they're doing.
Nothing's happening → anyen pa'p pase, pa gen anyen k'ap pase, anyen pa bouje
do you know the lyrics to the hymn "konbyen mwen dwe" i've heard two different ones. "mwen pa ka di konbyen mwen dwe..." "...mwen konnen sa li fe pou mwen, mwen kapab di konbyen mwen dwe.."
#100 Chants D'Espérance (Creole)
Lè Kris mouri se te pou mwen
Mwen mande eske m'ap konnen
konbyen mwen dwe, konbyen mwen dwe
konbyen mwen dwe lanmou san fen
konbyen mwen ka kris pou mwen
Mwen konnen sa li fè pou mwen
Mwen pa ka di konbyen mwen dwe
Sovè mwen nan Jetsemani
Te pase pi gran agoni
Se pou mwen soufrans sa te ye
kouman pou m di konbyen mwen dwe
Se te lanmou li gen pou mwen
ki fè l soufri yon mò wonte
Lè tout san kò li te koule
Li sove mwen konbyen mwen dwe
Lè m'a rive nan syèl la tou
Rete avèk li pou toujou
Mwen mèt pale di mil ane
Mwen p'ap fin di konbyen mwen dwe
if you were translating for a medical missions team, what are some key important phrases to know?
I'd recommend the English/Haitian Creole Medical Dictionary by Maude Heurtelou and Fequière Vilsaint. It's basic, but it'll be a start.
Mwen renmen ou anpil cheri
Ti cheri va kontan anpil, lè ti cheri va tande sa ☺
Mwen renmen w anpil ti cheri.
Mwen renmen w anpil ti cheri.
I love you very much sweetie
"I won't let you down" (as in "disappoint" or "fail").
disappoint → fè wont, deplè, desvwa
I won't let you down.
Mwen pa'p fè w wont.
Mwen pa'p desevwa w.
I won't let you down.
Mwen pa'p fè w wont.
Mwen pa'p desevwa w.
Mwen kontan w? (I'm happy for you?)
Mwen kontan w.
I'm happy of you.
I'm proud of you.
I'm pleased with you.
Mwen kontan pou ou.
I'm happy for you.
I'm happy of you.
I'm proud of you.
I'm pleased with you.
Mwen kontan pou ou.
I'm happy for you.
"A wake-up call" in haitian creole. 'This was a wake-up call to everyone. So take pracautions."
A wake-up call ( a warning?) → yon avètisman, yon mizangad
This incident was a wake-up call to everyone.
Zafè sa a te yon avètisman pou tout moun.
This was a wake-up call to everyone.
Sa te yon mizangad pou tout moun.
So, take great precautions.
Konsa, pran anpil prekosyon.
Konsa, fè atansyon.
Konsa, mache sou trèz pou w pa pile katòz.
Konsa, mache sou pinga w pou w pa pile si m te konnen.
This incident was a wake-up call to everyone.
Zafè sa a te yon avètisman pou tout moun.
This was a wake-up call to everyone.
Sa te yon mizangad pou tout moun.
So, take great precautions.
Konsa, pran anpil prekosyon.
Konsa, fè atansyon.
Konsa, mache sou trèz pou w pa pile katòz.
Konsa, mache sou pinga w pou w pa pile si m te konnen.
sometimes it looks like the definite article goes before the noun. Can they be interchanged (before or after a noun), or is there a rule? It looks like the same applies for adjectives.
1. The Haitian Creole definite articles always come after the noun.
Example:
liv la → the book
machin nan → the car
tant lan → the tent
soulye a → the shoe
soutyen an → the bra
The examples above contain the 5 different definite articles you will see in Haitian Creole.
2. Sometimes Haitian Creole speakers use the French definite articles (le, la) along with the root word, and makes it one "compound word". Remember that you will also see the word without the French article (ex: sante → health) and you'll see the word without the French article (ex: lasante → health). Keep in mind that you may still use the Haitian Creole definite articles (a, an, la, lan, or nan) after these types of words.
Example:
larivyè a sèch. → the river is dry
or
rivyè a sèch → the river is dry
Yo te klouwe sou kwa a. → They nailed to the cross
or
Yo te klouwe l sou lakwa a. → They nailed him to the cross.
other such words you may find in Creole are:
lemonn or monn → world
laverite or verite → truth
lalibète or libète → freedom
latè or tè → earth, soil
lagerizon or gerizon → healing
lapolis or polis →police
lavant or vant → sale
lagè or gè → war
lasosyete or sosyete → public, society
Example:
liv la → the book
machin nan → the car
tant lan → the tent
soulye a → the shoe
soutyen an → the bra
The examples above contain the 5 different definite articles you will see in Haitian Creole.
2. Sometimes Haitian Creole speakers use the French definite articles (le, la) along with the root word, and makes it one "compound word". Remember that you will also see the word without the French article (ex: sante → health) and you'll see the word without the French article (ex: lasante → health). Keep in mind that you may still use the Haitian Creole definite articles (a, an, la, lan, or nan) after these types of words.
Example:
larivyè a sèch. → the river is dry
or
rivyè a sèch → the river is dry
Yo te klouwe sou kwa a. → They nailed to the cross
or
Yo te klouwe l sou lakwa a. → They nailed him to the cross.
other such words you may find in Creole are:
lemonn or monn → world
laverite or verite → truth
lalibète or libète → freedom
latè or tè → earth, soil
lagerizon or gerizon → healing
lapolis or polis →police
lavant or vant → sale
lagè or gè → war
lasosyete or sosyete → public, society
etc...
3. As far as the adjectives are concerned, there's a small groups of adjectives which come before the noun in Haitian Creole. See this link for adjectives.
3. As far as the adjectives are concerned, there's a small groups of adjectives which come before the noun in Haitian Creole. See this link for adjectives.
How do you say Yard Sale Saturday March 3 2012
lavant likidasyon
Samdi 3 Mas 2012
Samdi 3 Mas 2012
or
Vant likidasyon
Samdi 3 Mas 2012
are u haitian lol
Wi wi. 100% Haitian grown.
Mwen soti nan nannan zantray kafou Pòtoprens.
Mwen leve Akayè.
Mwen fè plis klas segondè mwen nan Wane, ti cheri a
Mwen soti nan nannan zantray kafou Pòtoprens.
Mwen leve Akayè.
Mwen fè plis klas segondè mwen nan Wane, ti cheri a
come mo tally la voo
Oh my :)
This is neither Creole, nor French.
But it may pass for some type of French :)
This is neither Creole, nor French.
But it may pass for some type of French :)
If you want to say it in French, say: Comment allez-vous?
If you want to say it in Creole, say: Kouman ou ye?
In English that would be: How are you?
I am putting on a volleyball camp for Haitians. How do I say "set the ball" and "hit the ball"? What is word for teammate?
Set the ball
mate boul la tounen(bounce the ball back)
voye boul la tounen(throw the ball back)
Set it!
Mate l tounen!
Voye l tounen!
Hit the ball
Frape boul la
team → ekip
players → jwè yo
teammate → manm ekip la
How do you say "the girls' pen"? plim fi yo?
Yes, "plim fi yo" is correct.
Since you asked that question, you probably already know that "plim" could also mean "pubic hair" (in Creole). So, don't be surprise if you get a few chuckles out of this one.
Since you asked that question, you probably already know that "plim" could also mean "pubic hair" (in Creole). So, don't be surprise if you get a few chuckles out of this one.
Jolet?
proper name? maybe they meant "vyolèt?
Thanks commentator :)
dyòlè → boastful, arrogant, loudmouth
dyòl → (not such a pleasant word for "mouth" in Creole) nozzle, beak, trap
Fèmen dyòl ou. (vulgar expression)
Shut your trap.
is it correct to say he speaks creole or haitian
He speaks Creole.
or
He speaks Haitian Creole (if you want to be precise as to which Creole he speaks)
A few years ago, it was debated whether to change the name of the language to Haitian.
That's why, in some books, you will notice that they called it Haitian instead of Creole.
or
He speaks Haitian Creole (if you want to be precise as to which Creole he speaks)
A few years ago, it was debated whether to change the name of the language to Haitian.
That's why, in some books, you will notice that they called it Haitian instead of Creole.
Haitian Creole
Haitian Creole → Kreyòl Ayisyen
Do you speak Tobagonian or Haitian Creole?
Eske ou pale Kreyòl Tobago oubyen Kreyòl Ayisyen?
since i started school i haven't able to check out your blog. due to the fact that i have a lot of homeworks.
yeap, a load of homework would do that to you :)
pouki ou fem sa lanmou.
Podyab! Sa lanmou w fè w?
Pouki ou fè m sa lanmou?
Why have you done this to me sweetie?
creole for health and safety
Health → sante, lasante
wellbeing → byennèt
safety → sekirite
precaution → prekosyon
prevention → prevansyon
Did you mean: Health and safety (sante ak sekirite)?
Hi Mandaly, I finally started the blog teaching Trinidad French Creole and its coming along very nicely. Keep up the Good work. I see many similarities between our Creole and yours. Bondyé benni'w machè!
Mèsi anpil.
Most of the Trinidadian Creole that I know, I've learned through songs.
I'd be delighted to learn more from your blog.
I wish you much success zanmi m!
Kenbe la.
Most of the Trinidadian Creole that I know, I've learned through songs.
I'd be delighted to learn more from your blog.
I wish you much success zanmi m!
Kenbe la.
- paijeFebruary 29, 2012 at 1:17 PMCan someone tell me what is Trinidadian Creole??ReplyDelete
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I hope my friends from Trinidad would answer this question.ReplyDelete
Trinidadian Creole is basically the Creole spoken in Trinidad. -
In Trinidad we actually dont call it Creole tho- we call it Patois, or French Patois. The word "creole" in everyday trinidadian is used to refer to people of African or African mixed descent, or their culture, but that's an old usage.ReplyDelete
Trinidadian Patios, Haitian Creole, and St. Lucian Creole are very similar though - they are basically the same language - Trinidad was never colonized by the French, but the Spanish allowed the French from other islands to settle in Trinidad - this they did, coming from Haiti esp around the time of the Haitian revolution, as well as from other french speaking islands at the time (like st/ Lucia). Trinidadian Patois and Creole are the same language that was spoken by the Africans who were transported thru the islands along with the french slavers. As an example - one of the most famous villages in Trinidad for its french heritage - Lopinot, is named after a Haitian white soldier and plantation owner who fled Haiti, along with his slaves, stopped off in st. Lucia before eventually settling in Trinidad.-
WOW. This is very helpful information. Thank you :)
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How do you say why they so scared of one little skinny girl ?
Why are they so scared of one little skinny girl?
Poukisa yo kite yon ti fi tou mèg ap kaponnen yo?
What does toule mean?
toule, tou le (from the French "tous les" meaning "all the") → every
tou le jou, toule jou → everyday
tou le swa, touleswa → every night.
toule dimanch → every Sunday
tou le jou, toule jou → everyday
tou le swa, touleswa → every night.
toule dimanch → every Sunday
toule lendi → every monday
toule midi → every noon time
This "le" borrowed from French "les", which is the plural definite article, is also used in:
le lendi → on Mondays
le samdi → on Saturdays
leswa → at night
lematen → in the morning
"Require" -This requires a lot of schooling
require → mande, egzije (to be obligated)
This requires a lot of schooling
Sa mande pase anpil tan lekòl
This requires some thinking.
Sa mande yon ti refleksyon.
This requires a lot of schooling
Sa mande pase anpil tan lekòl
This requires some thinking.
Sa mande yon ti refleksyon.
to 'hurt one's feelings'
to hurt one's feelings → blese santiman li, fwase, blese kè, ponyade kè
You hurt my feeling
Ou blese santiman m.
Ou fwase m.
I'm sorry I hurt your feelings
Eskize m deske m blese santiman w.
Eskize m deske m fwase w.
You hurt my feeling
Ou blese santiman m.
Ou fwase m.
I'm sorry I hurt your feelings
Eskize m deske m blese santiman w.
Eskize m deske m fwase w.
citrus fruits
sitwon jòn → lemons
sitwon vèt → limes
zoranj → oranges
zoranj si → marmelade oranges
chadèk → grapefruit
mandarin, klemantin →tangerines
kenèp? → spanish limes
How would say 'there may be...' as in "There may be blood".
There may be ... → *Ka *gen
*ka may also be written as kab or kapab
*ka may also be written as kab or kapab
*gen may also be written as genyen
There may be blood.
Ka gen san koule.
There may be an error.
Ka gen yon erè.
There may be tears.
Ka gen kriye.
"Sak vid pa kanpe." What do you say in this?
Literally, it's a simple law of physics.
Figuratively, it's a simple rule of life: Your body needs food to survive.
Se ki kote mwen ka jouinn yon ti luil maskriti?
Se nan ki peyi w ye?
Si w nan peyi etranje, chache yon kominote/magazen Ayisyen.
Men si w Ayiti, w'ap jwenn sa nan tout ti kwen mache.
Chache, wa jwenn :)
'Nou tout nan ka'?
Nan ka → in serious trouble, screwed, busted
Nou tout nan ka.
Nou tout nan tchouboum.
Nou tout pran nan pèlen
Nou tout pran nan twa wa.
Nou tout pran nan mera.
We're all screwed.
Nou tout nan ka.
Nou tout nan tchouboum.
Nou tout pran nan pèlen
Nou tout pran nan twa wa.
Nou tout pran nan mera.
We're all screwed.
"shortcut" - Do not take any 'shortcuts' with me please.
Shortcut → chemen dekoupe, wout dekoupe
Do not take any shortcuts with me please.
Pa pran okenn chemen dekoupe avè m tanpri.
Do not take any shortcuts with me please.
Pa pran okenn chemen dekoupe avè m tanpri.
Ann fè lanmou.
Ala de koze mezanmi!
Si pa't gen lanmou sou tè a, nou tout ta nan ka :)
Ann fè lanmou.
Let's make love.
I AM MOVING TO HAITI IN ABOUT A WEEK, FOR A YEAR. WHAT PHRASES SHOULD I KNOW?? I DON'T WANT TO GO AND NOT UNDERSTAND ANYTHING I THINK TOO MANY PEOPLE GO UNPREPARED... I REALLY NEED AUDIO!!!
At this point in time, get a Haitian Creole language learning book, and also a Creole-English/English-Creole dictionary. Bring them with you. You'll have plenty of time within that year to learn from the natives.
alèkile, alòkile, lèkonsa?
Lèkonsa (lè konsa) → then, at that time, at that point, subsequently
Alèkile (alòkile) → nowadays, these days
Alèkile ou pa salye m ankò.
Nowadays you don't say hi to me anymore.
Nowadays (in Creole) → alèkile, alòkile, sèjousi, sètansi, denojou, aprezan
Alèkile (alòkile) → nowadays, these days
Alèkile ou pa salye m ankò.
Nowadays you don't say hi to me anymore.
Nowadays (in Creole) → alèkile, alòkile, sèjousi, sètansi, denojou, aprezan
Are you familiar with the song "Ole Ole" by Lakol? Could you help me with the lyrics (I really want to sing along) and the meaning?
Jodi a nou leve
Today we get up
Pa vle chita gade
Don’t want to sit around
Vini, an al danse
Come, let’s go dance
Yon konpa ki byen mate
A bouncing Konpa
An nou chante
Let’s sing
An nou danse
Let’s dance
Pa kite tan pase
Don’t let time pass
Tout moun mete deyò pou y al danse Lakòl
Today we get up
Pa vle chita gade
Don’t want to sit around
Vini, an al danse
Come, let’s go dance
Yon konpa ki byen mate
A bouncing Konpa
An nou chante
Let’s sing
An nou danse
Let’s dance
Pa kite tan pase
Don’t let time pass
Tout moun mete deyò pou y al danse Lakòl
Everyone, come out to dance Lakòl
Nan kadans, bèl pawòl
With entertainment, beautiful ambiance
Nou pral kole zepòl
We’ll come together
Sa fè depi lontan n’ap ret tann moman sa
We’ve been waiting for this moment
Jodi a nou kontan pou nou ale
Today we’re happy to go
Leve pou n ale
Get up, let's go
Pa kite tan pase
Don’t let time pass
Leve leve leve pou nou ale
Get up, get up, get up so we can go
Aswè a m te la
Tonight I was there
Nou te ka danse, ole ole
To dance Ole! Ole!
Vini pou nou chante
Come sing
Vini pou n ale
Come let’s go
Mete men w anlè
Put your hands in the air
Pou nou sa danse
So we can dance
Jouk demen maten
Until morning
Vini pou n ale
Come let’s go
Men si w kontan met men w anlè
But if you’re happy put your hands up
Apiye sere pa frape mesye pou nou banbile
Lean closer, no bumping , guys,so we’ll have fun
Nan kadans, bèl pawòl
With entertainment, beautiful ambiance
Nou pral kole zepòl
We’ll come together
Sa fè depi lontan n’ap ret tann moman sa
We’ve been waiting for this moment
Jodi a nou kontan pou nou ale
Today we’re happy to go
Leve pou n ale
Get up, let's go
Pa kite tan pase
Don’t let time pass
Leve leve leve pou nou ale
Get up, get up, get up so we can go
Aswè a m te la
Tonight I was there
Nou te ka danse, ole ole
To dance Ole! Ole!
Vini pou nou chante
Come sing
Vini pou n ale
Come let’s go
Mete men w anlè
Put your hands in the air
Pou nou sa danse
So we can dance
Jouk demen maten
Until morning
Vini pou n ale
Come let’s go
Men si w kontan met men w anlè
But if you’re happy put your hands up
Apiye sere pa frape mesye pou nou banbile
Lean closer, no bumping , guys,so we’ll have fun
How can I explain to someone when and how to use the following stress words in Creole: Mwen la WI Li pa la NON Ban m sa a NON
Ah yes! There's nothing like it in the English language, is there?
Sometimes, I tell people it's more like putting an emphasis or accentuation.
Mwen la wi.
I'm here yes I am.
Li pa la non.
He's not home, no he's not.
Ban m sa non.
Give it to me, wouldn' t you.
M pa pi mal non.
I'm not too bad no I'm not.
M te sonje w wi.
I missed you yes I did.
I have some non-Creole speaking friends who actually went around a whole day adding a "yes" after each positive sentences they uttered, and a "no" after each negative sentences. Mezanmi! Sa te komik! ☺
I have some non-Creole speaking friends who actually went around a whole day adding a "yes" after each positive sentences they uttered, and a "no" after each negative sentences. Mezanmi! Sa te komik! ☺
What is the difference between "Se ki kote ou rete?" and "Ki kote ou rete?"
Not much difference.
Se (from French C'est which means It is/This is) doesn't really belong there (in front of the question). But, H. Creole speakers use it anyway. You will find this inquisitive se before any non-yes/no →Eske questions. Go ahead and try it. Check out the following examples And then you may use it when you talk to your Haitian friends :)
You will often hear:
Se (from French C'est which means It is/This is) doesn't really belong there (in front of the question). But, H. Creole speakers use it anyway. You will find this inquisitive se before any non-yes/no →Eske questions. Go ahead and try it. Check out the following examples And then you may use it when you talk to your Haitian friends :)
You will often hear:
Ki moun ou ye?
or
Se ki moun ou ye?
Who are you?
Kouman ou rele?
or
Se kouman ou rele?
What's your name?
Kisa ou genyen?
or
Se kisa ou genyen?
What's wrong?
Ki kote w rete?
or
Se ki kote w rete?
Where do you live?
Kisa sa ye?
or
Se kisa sa ye?
What is this?
Kisa w'ap fè la?
or
Se kisa w'ap fè la?
What are you doing here?
A kilè w'ap fini?
or
Se a kilè w'ap fini?
What time will you be done?
Konbyen sa a koute?
or
Se konbyen sa a koute?
How much does this cost?
''How far should we go?" How would you ask that in Creole? Help with asking questions with 'How far...?'
How far → ki distans, nan ki distans, jouk ki bò, or jouk ki kote
How far did you get/attain → ki distans ou rive, jouk ki bò ou rive, etc...
How far should we go?
Ki distans nou dwe rive?
Jouk ki bò nou dwe rive?
How far is it?
Ki distans li ye?
Jouk ki bò li ye?
How far did you get?
Ki distans ou te rive?
Jouk ki bò ou te rive?
How far did you walk?
Ki distans ou te mache?
How far did you read into the book?
Ki bò ou te rive nan liv la?
Jouk ki bò ou te rive nan liv la?
How far do I insert the thermometer?
Jouk ki bò pou m rantre tèmomèt la?
How far away are you?
Nan ki distans ou ye?
How far do you want to go with this?
Jouk ki bò w vle rive avèk sa?
what does she have to do
What does she have to do? (as in 'what must she do?)
Kisa li dwe fè? (what must she do?)
Kisa li gen pou l fè? (What does she have to do?)
Kisa li ta dwe fè? (What should she do?)
nice?
Nice (person) → janti, emab, agreyab, senpatik
You're very nice.
Ou trè janti. / Ou janti anpil.
Ou trè emab. /Ou emab anpil.
Nice (day) → bon jounen
I had a nice day.
Mwen te pase yon bon jounen.
Act nicely toward someone → aji byen avèk, trete byen
They were very nice to me.
Yo te trete m byen.
Yo te aji byen avè m.
Yo te trè janti avè m.
Kindness → jantiyès
Thank for your kindness.
Mèsi pou jantiyès ou
You're very nice.
Ou trè janti. / Ou janti anpil.
Ou trè emab. /Ou emab anpil.
Nice (day) → bon jounen
I had a nice day.
Mwen te pase yon bon jounen.
Act nicely toward someone → aji byen avèk, trete byen
They were very nice to me.
Yo te trete m byen.
Yo te aji byen avè m.
Yo te trè janti avè m.
Kindness → jantiyès
Thank for your kindness.
Mèsi pou jantiyès ou
Se mwen menm → It's me
Se mwen menm. → It's me.
Se li menm. → It's him/her. or That's it.
Se yo menm → It's them
Se nou menm → It is us.
Eske sa a se ou menm? → Is that you?
Non, se pa mwen menm. → No, it's not me.
Se li menm. → It's him/her. or That's it.
Se yo menm → It's them
Se nou menm → It is us.
Eske sa a se ou menm? → Is that you?
Non, se pa mwen menm. → No, it's not me.
"left" as in 'She's been left behind.' and 'How many do you have left'?
That's two different verbs here (in creole).
to be left behind → kite, abandone, lese
She's been left behind.
Yo kite l dèyè.
We left it on the porch.
Nou kite l sou galeri a.
They left the kids on their own.
Yo kite timoun yo pou kont yo.
left (remain v.), left over) → rete
How many do you have left?
Konbyen ou rete?
Is this all that's left?
Se tout sa ki rete?
They took all my money. I have nothing left.
Yo te pran tout lajan mwen. Mwen pa gen anyen ki rete.
to be left behind → kite, abandone, lese
She's been left behind.
Yo kite l dèyè.
We left it on the porch.
Nou kite l sou galeri a.
They left the kids on their own.
Yo kite timoun yo pou kont yo.
left (remain v.), left over) → rete
How many do you have left?
Konbyen ou rete?
Is this all that's left?
Se tout sa ki rete?
They took all my money. I have nothing left.
Yo te pran tout lajan mwen. Mwen pa gen anyen ki rete.
ki kote ou prale
ki kote ou prale?
Where are you going?
http://sweetcoconuts.blogspot.com/2012/02/where-are-you-going.html
Mwen renmenw jouk mwen mouri
WOW! Talk about using "jouk" the right way :) great!!
Mwen renmen w jouk mwen mouri.
I love you to death
M'ap renmen ou jouk mwen mouri.
I 'll love you till I die.
How do you say "Please pray"?
Please pray.
Lapriyè tanpri.
Lapriyè silvouplè.
Please pray for them.
Tanpri, lapriyè pou yo.
Lapriyè tanpri.
Lapriyè silvouplè.
Please pray for them.
Tanpri, lapriyè pou yo.
Let's pray for them.
An nou lapriyè pou yo.
Please pray for us.
Tanpri, lapriyè pou nou.
Please pray for us.
Tanpri, lapriyè pou nou.
You do know, of course, that "please" is translated in Haitian Creole as tanpri, souple, tanpri souple, or silvouplè.
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?
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