N'ap byen viv avèk Jezi.
We're living well with Jesus.
or
We're doing well with Jesus.
We're living well with Jesus.
or
We're doing well with Jesus.
Mwen swete mwen te konnen kisa w dwe fe
Mwen swete mwen te konnen kisa w dwe fè.
Mwen swete m te konnen sa w dwe fè
I wish I knew what you should/must do.
Mwen swete m te konnen sa w dwe fè
I wish I knew what you should/must do.
will i see you tomorrow
Will I see you tomorrow?
Eske m'a wè w demen?
Eske m' va wè w demen?
Eske m'ap wè w demen?
Eske m'a wè w demen?
Eske m' va wè w demen?
Eske m'ap wè w demen?
Do whatever you want but don't hurt anyone
hurt? (frape, blese, touye?) - The word hurt here could be anything.
I wish I knew the gist of this conversation. It would have inspired me to translate it better.
I'll try anyway :)
Do whatever you want but don't hurt anyone
Fè nenpòt sa w vle, men pa mete okenn moun an danje. (do not put anyone in danger?)
Fè nenpòt sa w vle men pa al mete okenn moun nan traka. (Do not trouble or upset anyone?)
Fè nenpòt sa w vle, men pinga m tande kriye sèlman. (I better not hear any cries)
Fè nenpòt sa w vle men pa al lage tèt ou nan pwoblèm. (Don't get yourself in trouble)
Fè nenpòt sa w vle men pa al mete okenn moun nan traka. (Do not trouble or upset anyone?)
Fè nenpòt sa w vle, men pinga m tande kriye sèlman. (I better not hear any cries)
Fè nenpòt sa w vle men pa al lage tèt ou nan pwoblèm. (Don't get yourself in trouble)
What do Ban bagay mean
ban is bench
bagay is thing
ban bagay → bench thing (doesn't make much sense)
Could it be "bon bagay" which means "good things"?
bagay is thing
ban bagay → bench thing (doesn't make much sense)
Could it be "bon bagay" which means "good things"?
"sharp" -- a blade, a needle, and a chastisement
a sharp blade → yon jilèt file, yon razwa file
a sharp knife → yon kouto file
a sharp needle → yon zegui pwenti, yon zegi pwenti
a sharp chastisment → yon pinisyon sevè
a sharp voice → yon vwa pike
a sharp turn → yon vire tou sèk
a sharp pain → yon doulè atwòs, yon doulè tranchan
a sharp knife → yon kouto file
a sharp needle → yon zegui pwenti, yon zegi pwenti
a sharp chastisment → yon pinisyon sevè
a sharp voice → yon vwa pike
a sharp turn → yon vire tou sèk
a sharp pain → yon doulè atwòs, yon doulè tranchan
also
a sharp tongue → lang anmè, lang file, lang malveyan
how do haitians express pain?
Haitians are not shy about screaming "anmwey! Woy!" when they are in physical or emotional distress. But we cannot put everyone in ONE basket. Women tend to be more vocal than men, I've noticed. Still everyone, Haitian or not, express pain in their own unique way.
how do you say "i didnt know all of you guys spoke creole" in creole
I didnt know all of you guys spoke creole
Mwen pa't konnen nou tout te pale Kreyòl.
I didnt know you guys spoke creole.
Mwen pa't konnen nou te pale Kreyòl.
Mwen pa't konnen nou tout te pale Kreyòl.
I didnt know you guys spoke creole.
Mwen pa't konnen nou te pale Kreyòl.
"I don't use an ice-pick; I use a tray to make cubes of ice."
Ice-pick → pik, pik pou kase glas, pik a glas
ice tray → plato pou fè glas
ice cubes → glas, glason
I don't use an ice-pick.
Mwen pa itilize yon pik.
I use a tray to make cubes of ice
Mwen itilize yon plato pou fè glas yo.
ice tray → plato pou fè glas
ice cubes → glas, glason
I don't use an ice-pick.
Mwen pa itilize yon pik.
I use a tray to make cubes of ice
Mwen itilize yon plato pou fè glas yo.
Ki sa ki yon leson bèl ak itil sou pito! Mesi!
pito (from French: Plutôt → rather or sooner)
Haitian Creolers use it as: to prefer (v.), rather, instead
see links:
http://sweetcoconuts.blogspot.com/2012/01/pito-means-rather.html
http://sweetcoconuts.blogspot.com/2011/05/instead.html
http://sweetcoconuts.blogspot.com/2012/03/kisa-ou-pi-pito.html
see links:
http://sweetcoconuts.blogspot.com/2012/01/pito-means-rather.html
http://sweetcoconuts.blogspot.com/2011/05/instead.html
http://sweetcoconuts.blogspot.com/2012/03/kisa-ou-pi-pito.html
how to say good night an sweet dreams baby
Good night an sweet dreams baby
Bòn nwi cheri, fè bon rèv
Bòn nwi cheri, fè bon rèv
What's the difference between "wète" ak "retire"?
retire → to remove to take out, to take off, to clear out
Wete → to remove to take out, to take off, to clear out
"retire, wete, wet", they are all the same. "wete" is some kind of derivative of "retire"
Retire chapo w.
Wete chapo w.
Wet chapo w.
Take off your hat.
M'ap retire kò m nan sitiyasyon an.
M'ap wete kò m nan sitiyasyon an.
I'm removing myself from the situation.
Retire kò w la!
Wete kò w la!
Wet kò w la!
Wete → to remove to take out, to take off, to clear out
"retire, wete, wet", they are all the same. "wete" is some kind of derivative of "retire"
Retire chapo w.
Wete chapo w.
Wet chapo w.
Take off your hat.
M'ap retire kò m nan sitiyasyon an.
M'ap wete kò m nan sitiyasyon an.
I'm removing myself from the situation.
Retire kò w la!
Wete kò w la!
Wet kò w la!
Get out of here!
Mwen retire chapo m byen ba devan w.
Mwen wete chapo m byen ba devan w.
Mwen wet chapo byen ba devan w.
I take off my hat really low before you.
I salute you!
Mwen retire chapo m byen ba devan w.
Mwen wete chapo m byen ba devan w.
Mwen wet chapo byen ba devan w.
I take off my hat really low before you.
I salute you!
Kisa ou pi pito?
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Mezanmi! Bonswa a tout moun k'ap koute!
Mezanmi! Hello to all who's listening!
Which do you prefer?
pito, prefere → to prefer
Examples:
Mwen pito yon pòm.
Mwen prefere yon pòm
I prefer an apple
Mwen pito Kreyòl pase Franse.
Mwen prefere Kreyòl pase Franse.
I prefer Creole to French.
Pito Pito Pito!
(We're learning to use pito today!)
Kisa ou pito? Which do you prefer?
Kisa ou pi pito? Which do you prefer more?
1. Eske ou pito kafe oubyen te?
Do you prefer coffee or tea?
2. Eske ou ta pito dòmi ta oubyen leve bonè?
Would you rather sleep late or wake up early?
3. Ki kote ou ta pi pito ale?
Ki kote ou ta pito ale?
Where would you rather go?
4. Ki istwa ou ta pi pito li? Istwa reyèl oubyen kont?
Which stories would you rather read? Real stories or fables?
5. Avèk ki zam ou ta pi pito vwayaje? Yon fizi oubyen yon kouto?
With which weapon would you prefer to travel? A gun or a knife?
6. Nan ki peyi ou ta pi pito abite?
In which country would you rather live?
7. Mwen pi pito chen pase chat.
I prefer dogs to cats.
Mwen pito chen pase chat.
I prefer dogs to cat.
Mwen pi pito chen.
Mwen pito chen.
I prefer dogs.
8. Mwen pito viv andeyò pase lavil.
I rather live in the countryside than in the city.
9. Mwen ta pito ale pou kont mwen.
I would rather go alone.
It's better to... → Pito...
10. Pito w mande pase w vòlè.
It's better to beg than to steal.
11. Pito yo pè w pase yo renmen w.
It's better to be feared than to be loved.
12. Pito w pale pase w toufe.
It's better to speak up than to choke.
Enben se tout. Mèsi e orevwa.
Well that's all. Thanks and goodbye.
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i miss my brother (so much)
so much, very much → anpil
I miss my brother.
Mwen sonje frè mwen.
I miss my brother.
Mwen sonje frè mwen.
I miss my brother so much.
Mwen sonje frè m anpil.
have you ever heard of a haitian sauce called "grispool" it's an onion-y flavored sauce that i've often had served with chicken & rice. if so, do you have a recipe for it...
"Kwis poul" → chicken thighs
You're probably talking about "sòs poul".
They sautée some of the chicken meat in olive oil, onions, peppers, a little tomato paste. Some people add cooking red wine or a little rhum. Then they add some of the water that was used to boil the marinated chicken into the mixture. They let it simmer and add a tiny branch of thyme.
You're probably talking about "sòs poul".
They sautée some of the chicken meat in olive oil, onions, peppers, a little tomato paste. Some people add cooking red wine or a little rhum. Then they add some of the water that was used to boil the marinated chicken into the mixture. They let it simmer and add a tiny branch of thyme.
How would you say 'It's time' as in: It's time to cut the cake.?
It's time.
Li lè.
It's time to call it quits.
Li lè pou kite sa.
It's time to cut the cake.
Li lè pou koupe gato a.
It's time to go.
Li lè pou n ale. (it's time for us to go)
Li lè pou w ale.(it's time for you to go)
Li lè pou y ale. (It's time for them to go)
It's time you tell the truth.
Li lè pou w di laverite
It's about time.
Li te lè l' te tan. (Li te lè, li te tan.)
It's about time she left.
Li te lè l te tan pou li te ale.
It's about time I get a raise.
Li lè li tan pou mwen jwenn yon ogmantasyon.
Li lè.
It's time to call it quits.
Li lè pou kite sa.
It's time to cut the cake.
Li lè pou koupe gato a.
It's time to go.
Li lè pou n ale. (it's time for us to go)
Li lè pou w ale.(it's time for you to go)
Li lè pou y ale. (It's time for them to go)
It's time you tell the truth.
Li lè pou w di laverite
It's about time.
Li te lè l' te tan. (Li te lè, li te tan.)
It's about time she left.
Li te lè l te tan pou li te ale.
It's about time I get a raise.
Li lè li tan pou mwen jwenn yon ogmantasyon.
"to twist" -- your ankle, an elastic band, your body
To twist → kòde (to braid), tòde (to wring)
To twist an ankle → sibi yon antòch, fè yon antòch, foule je pye a
To twist an elastic band → kòde yon elastik
To twist the body → tòde kò a
"tòde" or "kòde" is also used for someone whose body's reeling from pain.
Kò li ap kòde ak doulè.
Her body's reeling in pain. or is it ...reeling from pain?
To twist an ankle → sibi yon antòch, fè yon antòch, foule je pye a
To twist an elastic band → kòde yon elastik
To twist the body → tòde kò a
"tòde" or "kòde" is also used for someone whose body's reeling from pain.
Kò li ap kòde ak doulè.
Her body's reeling in pain. or is it ...reeling from pain?
A question i could never ask in class: Would an 'unschooled Haitian understand the word 'clitoris' if I said in Creole 'klitoris'? And does 'nannan' translate clitoris in Creole?
The everyday term that any Haitian would know is "krèk" or "langèt".
"Krèk" is also Haitian Creole for the "comb" on a rooster's head, which some people may remove when they use the rooster for gagè (cockfight).
"Krèk" is also Haitian Creole for the "comb" on a rooster's head, which some people may remove when they use the rooster for gagè (cockfight).
Haitian Creole "nannan" means core, nucleus, center, essence, principal part; I'm not sure if it fits.
Lastly, "klitoris" sounds French. I would save it for use in an anatomy class, definitely.
Lastly, "klitoris" sounds French. I would save it for use in an anatomy class, definitely.
Banbile and banboche interchangeable?
Banbile, banboche, distrè, anmize → to have a good time, to enjoy self, to have fun
You are mistaken. You are incorrect. You are wrong. You are correct. You are right.
You are mistaken.
Ou twonpe w.
Ou fè erè.
You are incorrect.
Ou fè erè.
Ou pa kòrèk.
Sa ou di/fè a pa kòrèk non.
You are correct.
Ou kòrèk.
You are right.
Sa w di a se sa (what you said is that)
Ou gen rezon.
Ou byen pale.
Ou pale verite.
Ou twonpe w.
Ou fè erè.
You are incorrect.
Ou fè erè.
Ou pa kòrèk.
Sa ou di/fè a pa kòrèk non.
You are correct.
Ou kòrèk.
You are right.
Sa w di a se sa (what you said is that)
Ou gen rezon.
Ou byen pale.
Ou pale verite.
my house
kay mwen or lakay mwen
This is my house.
Sa se kay mwen.
I just bought a house.
Mwen fèt achte yon kay.
I am at home.
Mwen lakay mwen.
This is my house.
Sa se kay mwen.
I just bought a house.
Mwen fèt achte yon kay.
I am at home.
Mwen lakay mwen.
Mwen lakay.
or
Mwen lakay la.
what does "mennen papa" mean?
mennen
to lead, to do well, to lead a good life
W'ap mennen papa
You're doing well.
You're living the good life
to lead, to do well, to lead a good life
W'ap mennen papa
You're doing well.
You're living the good life
there are so many words and expressions I can find in dictionary, but I prefer and believe more in your opinion....please, just write one word which describes word in english in the best way scoundrel - villain - good for nothing -
scoundrel → Mètdam
villain → vakabon
good-for-nothing → sanzave
villain → vakabon
good-for-nothing → sanzave
don't mind! do you mind? I hope you don't mind
I don't mind.
Sa pa deranje m.
Pa okipe w.
Do you mind?
Eske sa ap deranje w?
I hope you don't mind.
M espere sa pa deranje w.
Sa pa deranje m.
Pa okipe w.
Do you mind?
Eske sa ap deranje w?
I hope you don't mind.
M espere sa pa deranje w.
I hope you won't mind.
M espere sa p'ap deranje w.
go out, take a seat near the waterfront, enjoy in beautiful weather, nice view, enticing chics, refreshing drink
go out → soti
go out for a stroll → al promennen
take seat → chita
near the waterfront → bò dlo a,
By the seashore, by the ocean → bòdmè, nan bòdmè a
enjoy beautiful weather → jwi bèl tanperati a, jwi bèl briz, jwi bon frechè
nice view → bèl sèn, bèl anbyans?
enticing chics (chicks, chickens?) → bèl medam? bèl fanm Kreyòl :), bèl marabou?
refreshing drinks → bweson fre, bweson rafrechisan, bon bweson,
go out for a stroll → al promennen
take seat → chita
near the waterfront → bò dlo a,
By the seashore, by the ocean → bòdmè, nan bòdmè a
enjoy beautiful weather → jwi bèl tanperati a, jwi bèl briz, jwi bon frechè
nice view → bèl sèn, bèl anbyans?
enticing chics (chicks, chickens?) → bèl medam? bèl fanm Kreyòl :), bèl marabou?
refreshing drinks → bweson fre, bweson rafrechisan, bon bweson,
i want to visit your mother today
I want to visit your mother today
Mwen vle vin wè manman w jodi a.
Mwen vle vizite manman w jodi a.
I would love to visit your mother today.
Mwen ta renmen vin wè manman w jodi a.
Mwen vle vin wè manman w jodi a.
Mwen vle vizite manman w jodi a.
I would love to visit your mother today.
Mwen ta renmen vin wè manman w jodi a.
Mouin pat konnen li te können kijon fe sa.
Mwen pat konnen li te konn kijan pou fè sa.
I didn't know she knew how to do that.
I didn't know she knew how to do that.
what does this mean meh m vle to?
Could this be: Menm vle tou or Mwen vle tou → I want too, I want some too, I do too
lot on my mind
Is it like "I have a lot on my mind."?
...a lot on my mind
...anpil sou kè m.
... tèt mwen chaje
I have a lot on my mind.
Mwen gen anpil sou kè m.
...a lot on my mind
...anpil sou kè m.
... tèt mwen chaje
I have a lot on my mind.
Mwen gen anpil sou kè m.
or
Tèt mwen chaje.
Tèt mwen chaje.
What have I gotten myself into? (in Creole)
What have I gotten myself into?
Nan kisa m lage tèt mwen la?
or
Nan kisa m pran la?
What have you gotten yourself into?
Nan kisa w lage tèt ou la?
or
Nan kisa w pran la?
Nan kisa m lage tèt mwen la?
or
Nan kisa m pran la?
What have you gotten yourself into?
Nan kisa w lage tèt ou la?
or
Nan kisa w pran la?
Way to go! (Creole)
Way to go! as a compliment, right?
Way to go! → Bravo!, Konpliman!, Felisitasyon!, Chapo ba!, or Yon gwo koudjay!
Way to go! → Bravo!, Konpliman!, Felisitasyon!, Chapo ba!, or Yon gwo koudjay!
I am unsure how to translate the fail part of this phrase "If you try, you may fail, if you don't try, you will fail." Can I use echwe? "Si ou eseye, ou ka echwe, si ou pa eseye ou pwal echwe."
Echwe is the right word. You got it right.
"If you try, you may fail, if you don't try, you will fail."
"If you try, you may fail, if you don't try, you will fail."
Si ou eseye, ou ka echwe, si ou pa esye, ou pral echwe.
or
Si ou eseye, ou ka echwe, si ou pa eseye, w'ap echwe.
Mandalay, help me with this one! What EXACTLY is "touye m rache m"?
I'm not sure it's a good idea to translate this literally, but it might help.
Touye rache (literally, kill & cut up) → no matter what
Touye m rache m, m'ap regle avè w.
Whether I'm dead or cut into pieces, I'll get back at you (literally)
I'll get back at you no matter what.
Touye rache (literally, kill & cut up) → no matter what
Touye m rache m, m'ap regle avè w.
Whether I'm dead or cut into pieces, I'll get back at you (literally)
I'll get back at you no matter what.
A person with "bon levasyon" is a person with a good upbringing, right?
yes.
bon levasyon → good upbringing, good manners
Li gen bon levasyon, li pa'p fè w sa.
He has good manners, he won't do that to you.
bon levasyon → good upbringing, good manners
Li gen bon levasyon, li pa'p fè w sa.
He has good manners, he won't do that to you.
"anmwe!" is "help!" Is 'rele anmwe' an expression which could means something other than 'call for help'?
Anmwe! → Help! or Help me! or Somebody Help!
Rele Anmwe → cry for help
and also
Rele Anmwe → stand for yourself, to stand for your rights, to retaliate
Rele Anmwe → cry for help
and also
Rele Anmwe → stand for yourself, to stand for your rights, to retaliate
What is Haitian Creole 'kotize'?
Kotize → to contribute, to chip in, to pitch in, to cooperate
kotizasyon → contribution, donation
Tout moun te kotize ansanm pou nou te fè reparasyon legliz la.
Everyone contributed in order to have the church repaired.
Nou te fè yon ti kotizasyon pou fanmi an.
We gathered a little donation for the family.
kotizasyon → contribution, donation
Tout moun te kotize ansanm pou nou te fè reparasyon legliz la.
Everyone contributed in order to have the church repaired.
Nou te fè yon ti kotizasyon pou fanmi an.
We gathered a little donation for the family.
I know "to have fun" is translated as 'amize you' and 'pran plèzi ou'. But i heard someone used a word for 'have fun', and it sounded like the english word 'distress'. Can u help with that?
must have been the word "distrè", from the French "distraire"
Distrè (a reflexive verb) → to have some fun, to entertain self
Aprè travay, mwen pral distrè mwen enpe.
After work, I'm going to have a little fun.
Distrè (a reflexive verb) → to have some fun, to entertain self
Aprè travay, mwen pral distrè mwen enpe.
After work, I'm going to have a little fun.
What's 'Be Careful' in Creole?
Be careful.
Fè prekosyon.
Pran prekosyon.
Fè atansyon.
Be very careful.
Fè anpil prekosyon.
Fè prekosyon.
Pran prekosyon.
Fè atansyon.
Be very careful.
Fè anpil prekosyon.
Is there a proverb about 'experience leading to competence or better skills'?
Eseye de sa yo:
Try these two:
1. Fò w konn la, pou w al la.
2. Si w pa pase maladi, ou pa'p konn remèd.
1. Fò w konn la, pou w al la.
2. Si w pa pase maladi, ou pa'p konn remèd.
Manzèl Mandaly, mwen voye yon bèl ti bo pou ou! Mèsi anpil pou 'pwojè zetwal' la. Very helpful!
Ah wi! Mèsi.
Solèy blayi kè m ak ti bo sa.
Solèy blayi kè m ak ti bo sa.
"margin" of a printed page. Not the edge ("bò") on which you can cut your finger, but the white space around the text.
margin → maj
Pa ekri nan maj papye a.
Do not write in the margin.
Lè w'ap ekri lèt la, kite anpil espas nan maj yo.
When you're writing the letter, leave ample space in the margins.
Pa ekri nan maj papye a.
Do not write in the margin.
Lè w'ap ekri lèt la, kite anpil espas nan maj yo.
When you're writing the letter, leave ample space in the margins.
li vle ou pote tapi ki di pou bare kote nou bingnin na twalet la (does she want me to bring a rug that fits around the toilet or one that goes by the shower or both?)
She wants you to bring a shower curtain (probably an opaque one) that will bring privacy during showers/baths.
the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost
the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost
Papa a, Pitit la, ak Sentespri a
In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost
Nan non Papa a, Pitit la, ak Sentespri a
Papa a, Pitit la, ak Sentespri a
In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost
Nan non Papa a, Pitit la, ak Sentespri a
VERSE This is my desire To honor You Lord with all my heart I worship....
Senyè, se dezi mwen
Pou onore w
Senyè, ak tout kè mwen
M’ap adore w
Tout sa ki anndan mwen
Ap ba ou glwa
Tout sa kè m dezire, mwen jwenn nan ou
Chorus
Pou onore w
Senyè, ak tout kè mwen
M’ap adore w
Tout sa ki anndan mwen
Ap ba ou glwa
Tout sa kè m dezire, mwen jwenn nan ou
Chorus
Senyè, mwen ba ou kè m
Mwen ba ou tout nanm mwen
M’ape viv pou ou sèl
Avèk chak souf mwen pran
Nan chak moman je m klè
Fè sa ou vle avè m.
Mwen ba ou tout nanm mwen
M’ape viv pou ou sèl
Avèk chak souf mwen pran
Nan chak moman je m klè
Fè sa ou vle avè m.
You are right. I agree completely.
You are right. I agree completely.
Ou gen rezon. Mwen konplètman dakò.
bon jou! how do you say, "how do you say ____?" and also "What does ____ mean?"?
Bonjou a ou menm tou!
How do you say _____?
Kouman yo di ______?
How do you say ________ in Creole?
Kouman yo di __________ an Kreyòl?
What does _______ mean?
Kisa _________ vle di?
How do you say _____?
Kouman yo di ______?
How do you say ________ in Creole?
Kouman yo di __________ an Kreyòl?
What does _______ mean?
Kisa _________ vle di?
How to say you aren't ready
you aren't ready.
Ou pa pare
or
Ou pa pre.
Ou pa pare
or
Ou pa pre.
You aren't ready yet.
Ou poko pare
or
Ou poko pre.
look! they put their hair bows on their bottoms. That's not where they go :) (my twin daughters did this...how do I say this in Creole?)
Look! they put their hair bows on their bottoms.
Gade! yo mete riban cheve yo sou dèyè yo.
or
Gade jan yo mete riban cheve yo sou dèyè yo!
That's not where they go.
Se pa la pou yo mete yo.
or
Se pa la y'ale non!
Gade! yo mete riban cheve yo sou dèyè yo.
or
Gade jan yo mete riban cheve yo sou dèyè yo!
That's not where they go.
Se pa la pou yo mete yo.
or
Se pa la y'ale non!
I give up. (in Creole)
To give up → bay legen, lese tonbe
I give up.
Mwen bay legen.
Mwen lese sa tonbe.
Links:
Never give up
Don't give on me
It's time to let go
I give up.
Mwen bay legen.
Mwen lese sa tonbe.
Links:
Never give up
Don't give on me
It's time to let go
How to say, "What City are you from?" or "What city did you live in?"
What city are you from?
Nan ki vil ou sòti?
or
Nan ki vil ou te fèt?
What city do you live in?
Nan ki vil ou abite?
Nan ki vil ou sòti?
or
Nan ki vil ou te fèt?
What city do you live in?
Nan ki vil ou abite?
When you're feeling better... (In Creole)
When you feeling better....
Lè ou fè mye...
Lè ou miyò....
Lè ou santi w miyò...
When you're feeling better, you'll come back to school.
Lè ou fè miyò, ou va tounen lekòl.
Lè ou fè mye...
Lè ou miyò....
Lè ou santi w miyò...
When you're feeling better, you'll come back to school.
Lè ou fè miyò, ou va tounen lekòl.
what means koko'm?
On the highest elevation of this captivating tropical island called Haiti, you've finally reached the undisturbed hilltop; you've finally arrived before the Haitian goddess to ask your question.... And this is what you come up with? ...tsk tsk! the goddess is not impressed.
Granpapa is grandfather, right? What about grandson, granddaughter, grandchild, grandmother, grandparent?
granparan → grandparents
granpè, granpapa → grandfather
grann → grandmother
grandchild → pitit pitit
grandson → pitit pitit gason
granddaughter → pitit pitit fi
tre byen,gras a dye
Trè byen gras a dye.
Very well thank God
Gras a dye (grasadye) → Thanks to God
It can be Gras a dye or grasadye
Very well thank God
Gras a dye (grasadye) → Thanks to God
It can be Gras a dye or grasadye
what means "mwe ta renmen rekonet w paske mwe resi jwenn yon blan intelijan "?
Seriously? A intelligent white person?
This sounds very much like stereotyping.
Stay away from whoever wrote this.
What means the word "soti"?
soti → to come out of, to go out, to come from
See more at this link:
http://sweetcoconuts.blogspot.com/2011/09/what-does-soti-or-sot-mean-for-example.html
See more at this link:
http://sweetcoconuts.blogspot.com/2011/09/what-does-soti-or-sot-mean-for-example.html
Best friend - My best friend
Best friends → pi bon zanmi
Good friends → bon zanmi
My best friend → pi bon zanmi m, or pi bon zanmi mwen
Good friends → bon zanmi
My best friend → pi bon zanmi m, or pi bon zanmi mwen
Can you give me the words to the hymn "This is the Day that the Lord has made?? I hear it a lot in Haiti and would love to sing along.
They usually sing it in French. I haven't heard it in Creole.
‘ce soit pour nous, un sujet de joie
C’est la journée, que le Seigneur a fait
‘Ce soit pour nous, un sujet de joie
C’est la journée, que le Seigneur a fait
You might also hear this slightly different version also:
Voici le jour, que Dieu a crée
Qu’il soit pour nous un sujet de joie
Voici le jour, que Dieu a crée
Qu’il soit pour nous un sujet de joie
Voici le jour, que Dieu a crée
Is there an easy way to print off all your blog posts and download all of your audio lessons?
I added a PRINT button where you can print each post. Try it.
I'm not sure how to print all the posts unless you export them. I'll read up on it.
I'll try adding a list of archives by title (if I'm successful at it).
I also think that downloading can be done on a 'per post' basis too.
Download links for all Audios are in this label: http://sweetcoconuts.blogspot.com/search/label/%22AUDIO%20LESSONS%22
What does "mwen pa't la, pitite" mean?
Mwen pa't la, pitit.
Mwen pa te la, pitit.
I wasn't there, child.
Mwen pa te la, pitit.
I wasn't there, child.
Some usage of the possessive pronouns in Haitian Creole
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To listen to this audio, click the play button and follow along :)
To listen to this audio, click the play button and follow along :)
Bonjou e yon bèl kout chapo pou tout moun!
Hello and hats off to everyone!
Kouman nou ye? M'espere nou trè byen.
How are you? I hope you are well.
Mine → Pa mwen (pa'm)
Yours → Pa ou (pa'w)
His / Hers → Pa li (pa'l)
My friend
zanmi mwen (using possessive adj.)
zanmi pa mwen* or zanmi pa m (using possessive pronouns)
* zanmi pa mwen → friend mine, friend of mine literally
Your house
Kay ou (using possessive adj.)
kay pa ou or kay pa w la* (using possessive pronouns)
*kay pa ou → house yours, the house of yours literally
My book is lost.
Liv mwen an pèdi (using possessive adj.)
Liv pa'm nan pèdi* (possessive pronouns)
*Liv pa m nan pèdi → the book of mine is lost literally
Know your definite articles!!!! :)
1. Sa yo se timoun pa m yo. (contracted)
Sa yo se timoun pa mwen yo. (un-contracted)
sa yo | se | timoun | pa mwen | yo
these/those | are | kids | mine | the
These are my kids.
2. Dezi pa m se pou m sèvi w. (contracted)
Dezi pa mwen se pou mwen sèvi ou. (un-contracted)
Dezi mwen se pou m sèvi w. (using possessive adj.)
Dezi | pa mwen | se | pou | mwen | sèvi | ou
Desire | mine | is | for | I | serve | you
My desire is to serve you.
3. Pa m nan pi gwo pase pa w la.
pa m | nan | pi | gwo | pase | pa w | la
mine | the | more | big | than | yours | the
Mine is bigger than yours.
4. Pran machin pa m nan pito. (contracted)
Pran machin pa mwen an pito. (un-contracted)
Take my car instead.
Use my car instead.
5. Jounal pa yo a mouye, konsa yo vòlò pa nou an.
Their newspaper got wet, so they stole ours.
6. Eske sa se pa w la?
Is this yours?
7. Kote machin *pa'l la? (contracted)
Kote machin *pa li a? (un-contracted)
Where's his car?
*See more ways to use the third person with possessive pronouns below.
8. Tradisyon granpapa nou se eritaj pa nou. (un-contracted)
Tradisyon granpapa nou se eritaj pa'n. (contracted)
Our grandparents' tradition is our heritage.
9. Jodi a se tou pa w, demen se ka tou pa m. (contracted)
Jodia a se tou pa ou, demen se ka tou pa mwen. (un-contracted)
Today is your turn, tomorrow might be my turn
Enben se tout. Mèsi e orevwa
Well that's all. Thanks and goodbye.
* When using the third person in the possessive pronouns, you can replace the pronoun by a proper name or noun. You'll see this often in spoken and written Creole.
Example:
Instead of: Pa li a → his
you'll have: Pa Jozèf la → Joseph's
or : Pa manman m nan → my mother's
Using it in a sentence:
Sa se pa'm nan. Sa se pa'w la. E Sa se pa Jimmy an.
That's mine. That's yours. And that's Jimmy's.
Here's another sentence:
Mwen pa't ka jwenn pa'm nan, men mwen te jwenn pa Rosie a.
I could not find mine, but I found Rosie's.
One more example:
Mwen te resevwa tout lèt yo, men mwen pa't resevwa lèt pa Michelle la.
I received all the letters, but I did not receive Michelle's.
Did you know that the "pa" of the possessive pronoun translate into 'part, portion, allotment'?
Would it be easier if I said:
my part → pa mwen or pa'm
your part → pa ou or pa'w
our portion → pa nou or pa'n
other helpful links for possessive pronouns:
Yours, Mine, and Ours
Not mine
Pa m
Track: Li Di m konsa by Claude Marcelin
Relax,drop your shoulders
Relax. → Rilaks, Rilaks kò w, or Lache kò w
Drop your shoulders. → Lage zepòl ou, or Kite zepòl ou tonbe
Drop your shoulders. → Lage zepòl ou, or Kite zepòl ou tonbe
Depi → since, once, as soon as, as long as, for....
Haitian Creole conjunction DEPI is used to translate Since, Since after, for how long, as soon as, as long as, if, because, etc...
Depi as Since...
Depi as From...
5. Le dimanch, magazen an ouvè depi onzè nan maten jouk senkè nan apremidi.
On Sundays, the store's open from eleven in the morning until five in the afternoon.
6. Pou devwa nou aswè a, nou va li depi paj douz jouk paj ven.
For your homework tonight, you will read from page twelve to page twenty.
Depi as Since...
1. M’ap tann ou depi ganm maten.
I’ve been waiting for you since early this morning.
2. Mwen pa wè yo depi samdi
I hadn’t seen them since Saturday
3. Ane pase Toto ak Fifi te mare yon gwo goumen. Depi lè sa youn pa janm pale ak lòt
Last year Toto and Fifi had a big fight. Since that time they never talked.
4. Semèn pase mwen te wè yon sourit nan kizin nan. Depi jou sa mwen pa mete pye la!
Last week I saw a mouse in the kitchen. I haven't set foot in there since that day!
Depi as From...
5. Le dimanch, magazen an ouvè depi onzè nan maten jouk senkè nan apremidi.
On Sundays, the store's open from eleven in the morning until five in the afternoon.
6. Pou devwa nou aswè a, nou va li depi paj douz jouk paj ven.
For your homework tonight, you will read from page twelve to page twenty.
Depi as for how long...
5. Depi kilè ou la?
Since when have you been here?
6. Depi ki jou ou te wè yo?
Since what day did you see them?
6. Depi ki jou ou te wè yo?
Since what day did you see them?
7. Depi konbyen jou ou konsa?
For how many days have you been like this?
8. Depi konbyen tan w’ap touse?
For how long have you been coughing?
Depi as Once
9. Depi jij la parèt nan tribinal la, tout moun dwe kanpe.
Once the judge enters the courtroom, every one must stand.
10. Depi ou pase estasyon gazolin, ou preske rive
Once you pass the gas station, you almost there
11. Depi sezon lapli a koumanse, mwen etenn tou awozwa yo.
Once the rainy season starts, I turn off all sprinklers
12. Depi nou kwè, n’ap wè glwa Bondye
Once you believe, you will see the glory of God.
Depi as if, or as long as....
13. Depi se ou k di, nou kwè w.
If you say so, we believe you
14. Depi nou genyen jwèt la, nou prale nan konpetisyon final la
If we win the game, we’ll go to the final competition
15. Depi pa gen fanm, pa gen kriye
If there’s no women, there’s no cry
Did Bob Marley say that :)
16. Depi ou dakò sou pri a, n’a koumanse travay la.
As long as you agree on the price, we’ll start the job.
17. Depi ou pa sonnen sonnèt la, chen yo p'ap jape.
As long as you don’t ring the bell the dogs won't bark.
Depi as Based on...
18. Depi sou fason doktè a te gade mwen, mwen te konnen bagay yo te mal.
Judging from the way he looked at me, I knew things were bad.
19. Depi sou jan li abiye, nou te konprann li te yon moun pòv.
Judging from the way she dressed, we could tell she was poor.
Im on fire
Do you mean real fire? literally?
If so, call the fire department.
If you mean otherwise, I might need more info....
I'm on fire (I'm excited?). If excited, what are you excited about?
I'm on fire (My body caught fire?) → Kò m (or rad mwen) pran dife.
I'm on fire (I'm burning up?) → Mwen santi m cho. or Kò m ap boule m
I'm on fire (I feel hot?) → Kò m cho. or M santi tout kò m ap pran dife.
I'm on fire (I am overwhelmed?) → Kè'm ap debòde
I'm on fire (I'm excited/tensed?) → Mwen sou tansyon. or Mwen eksite
I'm on fire (I'm sexually excited?) → Mwen sou sa. or Mwen tou limen. or Mwen tou pare
I'm on fire (volatile, erratic, and unpredictable) → Mwen prèt pou deklannche/dechennen.
I'm on fire for God. → Mwen zele pou Bondye
If so, call the fire department.
If you mean otherwise, I might need more info....
I'm on fire (I'm excited?). If excited, what are you excited about?
I'm on fire (My body caught fire?) → Kò m (or rad mwen) pran dife.
I'm on fire (I'm burning up?) → Mwen santi m cho. or Kò m ap boule m
I'm on fire (I feel hot?) → Kò m cho. or M santi tout kò m ap pran dife.
I'm on fire (I am overwhelmed?) → Kè'm ap debòde
I'm on fire (I'm excited/tensed?) → Mwen sou tansyon. or Mwen eksite
I'm on fire (I'm sexually excited?) → Mwen sou sa. or Mwen tou limen. or Mwen tou pare
I'm on fire (volatile, erratic, and unpredictable) → Mwen prèt pou deklannche/dechennen.
I'm on fire for God. → Mwen zele pou Bondye
This "I'm on fire." phrase can go so many different ways in Creole :)
he was saying something about how I was doing my daughter's hair: ou fin fo net nan bay bel kout peng (what is he saying?)
Ou fin fò nèt nan bay bèl kout peny.
You've become very skilled at beautifully styling hair.
Chak bah se, what does it mean?
I looked over your question a good number of times.
I think I've finally deciphered "your Creole" :)
I think you mean to say "Sa'k Pase" → "What's up?"
So, here's a link to all the "Sa'k Pase's" of this blog my friend.
http://sweetcoconuts.blogspot.com/search/label/Sak%20Pase%3F
I think I've finally deciphered "your Creole" :)
I think you mean to say "Sa'k Pase" → "What's up?"
So, here's a link to all the "Sa'k Pase's" of this blog my friend.
http://sweetcoconuts.blogspot.com/search/label/Sak%20Pase%3F
Can you give a few examples using "An nou" (meaning: "Let's") such as "Let's go to the store, Let's build a sand castle, ..."?
Let's → you'll see it as "An nou", "An'n", "Ann", and perhaps as "Annou"
1. An nou ede yo.
Let's help them.
2. An nou rete la.
Let's stop right there.
3. Ann sispann goumen.
Let's stop fighting.
4. Ann avanse.
Let's move forward.
5. An'n vize pi wo.
Let's aim higher.
6. Ann kontinye.
Let's keep going.
Let's move on.
Let's continue
7. An nou pa aji tankou yo.
Let's not act like them.
8. Ann pa pèdi lafwa.
Let's not lose faith.
9. An'n pa tann lòt yo.
Let's not wait for the others
10. Ann pa ba yo yon okazyon pou yo akize nou..
Let's not give them an opportunity to point their fingers at us.
1. An nou ede yo.
Let's help them.
2. An nou rete la.
Let's stop right there.
3. Ann sispann goumen.
Let's stop fighting.
4. Ann avanse.
Let's move forward.
5. An'n vize pi wo.
Let's aim higher.
6. Ann kontinye.
Let's keep going.
Let's move on.
Let's continue
7. An nou pa aji tankou yo.
Let's not act like them.
8. Ann pa pèdi lafwa.
Let's not lose faith.
9. An'n pa tann lòt yo.
Let's not wait for the others
10. Ann pa ba yo yon okazyon pou yo akize nou..
Let's not give them an opportunity to point their fingers at us.
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.
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