Yes.
I have to (I must, I ought to, I should)
Fòk mwen wouze plant yo
Fò m wouze plant yo
or
M dwe wouze plant yo.
I have to (I must, I ought to, I should)
Fòk mwen wouze plant yo
Fò m wouze plant yo
or
M dwe wouze plant yo.
How do you write " Jesus loves you" intended for children?
Jesus loves you
Jezi renmen ou.(uncontracted)
Jezi renmen w. (contracted)
Jezi renmen ou.(uncontracted)
Jezi renmen w. (contracted)
bannana tree? pye bannann oubyen pye fig mi Pye bannann should be plantain tree
You got it.
banana tree → pye fig, or pye fig mi
plantain tree → pye bannann
banana tree → pye fig, or pye fig mi
plantain tree → pye bannann
bender, carousel, drinking spree? say just one or two most common words for this cool activity :)
Activity for me? Yay ☺!!!!!
bender, drinking spree, carousal? (as in to go on a drinking binge?)
voye kleren/tafya desann
deboche nan kleren/tafya
banboche
bender, drinking spree, carousal? (as in to go on a drinking binge?)
voye kleren/tafya desann
deboche nan kleren/tafya
banboche
tell me, can grapevine plant grow and also produce fruits in haitian climate? M ap mande ou kesyon sa paske kek moun di'm ke gen jaden rezen yo nan plenn lan bo kote Montruis(kijan ou di Montruis an kreyol)
Repons lan se "Wi!"
Gen bon kalite jaden rezen Ayiti.
Rezen yo pa donnen Monwi sèlman non! Yo kapab donnen tout kote Ayiti.
Montruis pwononse tankou Mon-wi
Gen bon kalite jaden rezen Ayiti.
Rezen yo pa donnen Monwi sèlman non! Yo kapab donnen tout kote Ayiti.
Montruis pwononse tankou Mon-wi
-first guy from the left side -first guy from the right side
The first guy to the left /right
Premye mesye a goch /dwat la
First guy from the left / right side
Premye mesye sou bò goch / dwat la
Premye mesye a goch /dwat la
First guy from the left / right side
Premye mesye sou bò goch / dwat la
Pretty little liars. (female if that makes a difference)
Yeah, Creole speakers say: mantè (for males and females), and mantèz ( strictly for females)
Pretty little liars
Bèl ti mantèz
Pretty little liars
Bèl ti mantèz
translate hello friend in creole
Hello friend
Bonjou zanmi
Alo zanmi
Sali zanmi
Sa'k pase zanmi
Kout chapo zanmi
Bonjou zanmi
Alo zanmi
Sali zanmi
Sa'k pase zanmi
Kout chapo zanmi
sanble w se swaf mwen tou vi mwen (is this something like I'm thirsty to appear like you all my life?)
yes.
I thirst to be like you in all my life.
faone m jan w vle tout vononte m se bel tankou w (nan angle)
fasone m jan w vle
fashion me the way tou want
tout volonte m se bel tankou ou
all my will is as beautiful as you
anfom kou bas- what is the back-story of this phrase? mwen konnen sa vle di "excellent" oubyen "great" - men, poukisa? tou, sa ke fe "adye" "koulangit" and "wipip" vle di literalman? mwen pa vle di nan madichon pa aksidan! :)
Anfòm kou bas → "bas" may have something to do with a bass drum or conga. Where it would literally mean :as awesome as a bass drum
Dye (from French: Dieu) → God
Adye (A Dieu!) → to God (literally)
Bondye (Bon Dieu) → good God (literally)
Wipip! → Wow! Geez!
Koulangit (is a more tame version of Koulangèt)
Koulangit is acceptable
Koulangèt is bad
Depi w'ap pale Kreyòl, w'ap di yon madichon kanmenm :)
Nothing he says is stupid = Anyen li di estipid. Nothing he says isn't stupid = Anyen li di pa estipid. Correct? Or does "Anyen" demand "pa" to complete the negative?
Nothing he says is stupid.
There's nothing he says that is stupid (literally).
Pa gen anyen li di ki estipid.
There's nothing he says that is stupid (literally).
Pa gen anyen li di ki estipid.
"to prod" -- not just to push (i.e. use something blunt), but to use something pointed (and, thus, painful)
that would be "dige" or "djige" in creole. (yes, that can be iritating, painful and provoking)
To prick → dige, djige
To prick → dige, djige
i give myself away
I give myself away (by William McDowell?)
I give myself away
Mwen renmet ou tèt mwen
So you can use me
Pou ou sèvi ak mwen
Here I am, Here I stand
Wi, men mwen, men m kanpe
Lord my life is in your hands
Senyè, lavi mwen nan men w
Lord, I'm longing to see you desires revealed in me
Senyè, m'anvi wè dezi ou yo revele nan mwen
Take my heart take my life
Pran kè mwen, pran lavi'm
as a living sacrifice
Tankou'on sakrifis vivan
all my dreams, all my plans
Tout rèv mwen, tout plan mwen
Lord I place them in your hands
Senyè m'plase yo nan men w
My life is not my own, to you I belong
Lavi mwen pa pou mwen, Se pou ou li ye
I give myself, I give myself to you
Mwen renmèt mwen, Mwen renmèt tèt mwen ba ou
_____________
I give myself to (someone)
Mwen remèt tèt mwen bay (someone)
Mwen lage tèt mwen nan men (someone)
I give myself to (something)
Mwen lage tèt mwen nan (something)
So you can use me
Pou ou sèvi ak mwen
Here I am, Here I stand
Wi, men mwen, men m kanpe
Lord my life is in your hands
Senyè, lavi mwen nan men w
Lord, I'm longing to see you desires revealed in me
Senyè, m'anvi wè dezi ou yo revele nan mwen
Take my heart take my life
Pran kè mwen, pran lavi'm
as a living sacrifice
Tankou'on sakrifis vivan
all my dreams, all my plans
Tout rèv mwen, tout plan mwen
Lord I place them in your hands
Senyè m'plase yo nan men w
My life is not my own, to you I belong
Lavi mwen pa pou mwen, Se pou ou li ye
I give myself, I give myself to you
Mwen renmèt mwen, Mwen renmèt tèt mwen ba ou
_____________
I give myself away (to someone?, to something?)
I give myself to (someone)
Mwen remèt tèt mwen bay (someone)
Mwen lage tèt mwen nan men (someone)
I give myself to (something)
Mwen lage tèt mwen nan (something)
ti moun yo
timoun, ti moun → kid, child
timoun yo, timoun yo → the kids
Timoun yo grangou.
The kids are hungry
Timoun yo kontan.
The kids are happy.
Timoun yo ap jwe.
The kids are playing.
Timoun yo se fiti nou.
The kids are our future.
timoun yo, timoun yo → the kids
Timoun yo grangou.
The kids are hungry
Timoun yo kontan.
The kids are happy.
Timoun yo ap jwe.
The kids are playing.
Timoun yo se fiti nou.
The kids are our future.
Bon jou, Mandaly, Is there a Creole term for "rain-check?"
I cannot think of a specific Creole term for rain-check (n.)
Haitians use garanti, randevou
As for to take a raincheck → reflechi sou sa, revni sou sa, retcheke avèk
I'll take a rain check.
M'a reflechi sou sa.
M'a revni sou sa.
M'a retcheke avè w.
M'a reflechi sou sa.
M'a revni sou sa.
M'a retcheke avè w.
mwen santi m' byen le w touchem nanm mwen tresayi. mwen vle viv yon lot moman damou avek ou. (in English)
mwen santi m' byen le w touche'm
I feel well when you touch me
nanm mwen tresayi.
My soul thrills with excitment.
mwen vle viv yon lot moman damou avek ou.
I want to live another moment of love with you ....Jesus?
Pa lafwa mwen jwenn tout sa m’ bezwen Nan prezans ou Senye pa lafwa mwen gen tout sa m’ bezwen pa la fwa mwen pran tout sa w’ kite pou mwen nan prezans ou pa la fwa mwen pran tout sa m’ bezwen (in English)
Pa lafwa mwen jwenn tout sa m’ bezwen Nan prezans ou Senye
By faith, I find all that I need in your presence Lord
pa lafwa mwen gen tout sa m’ bezwen
By faith, I have all that I need
pa la fwa mwen pran tout sa w’ kite pou mwen nan prezans ou
By faith I take all that you have left for me in your presence
pa la fwa mwen pran tout sa m’ bezwen
By faith, I take all that I need.
Tout sa w’ genyen, tout se pou mwen Nan Jezi kri ou te banm tout Latè avek tout sa k’ ladann Se pou ou, Se pou mwen, Se pou nou (in English) THANK YOU!!
Tout sa w’ genyen, tout se pou mwen
All that you have, all is mine
Nan Jezi kri ou te banm tout
In Jesus Christ you gave me all
Latè avek tout sa k’ ladann
The earth and all that is in it
Se pou ou, Se pou mwen, Se pou nou
It's yours, it's mine, it's ours
What does the haitian name Derline mean?? What does the Haitian name Juvens mean??
Derline looks like it's a derivative of Darline (cheri)
Juvens looks like it's a derivative of Joven (young one)
Juvens looks like it's a derivative of Joven (young one)
Are okenn and anyen the same thing.
anyen → nothing, not anything, none
Mwen pa gen anyen.
I have nothing
I don't have anything.
Anyen pa'p rete m.
Nothing will stop me.
Mwen pa't ba li anyen.
I gave him nothing.
I didn't give him anything
Okenn → no, not, not any,
Mwen pa wè okenn moun.
I didn't see anyone.
Pa gen okenn bis ki prale Okap jodi a.
There isn't any bus going to Okap today.
Li te ban m lajan an san okenn pwoblèm.
He gave me the money without any problems.
Mwen pa gen anyen.
I have nothing
I don't have anything.
Anyen pa'p rete m.
Nothing will stop me.
Mwen pa't ba li anyen.
I gave him nothing.
I didn't give him anything
Okenn → no, not, not any,
Mwen pa wè okenn moun.
I didn't see anyone.
Pa gen okenn bis ki prale Okap jodi a.
There isn't any bus going to Okap today.
Li te ban m lajan an san okenn pwoblèm.
He gave me the money without any problems.
ANPIL? When it modifies a noun it becomes an adjective, and therefore is before it. When it modifies a verb, it becomes an adverb and goes at the end. e.g. Mwen anpil manje vs mwen manje anpil. How can I help students understand this?
You, pretty much, got it.
But your given examples should be:
But your given examples should be:
Mwen gen anpil manje (adj)
I have a lot of food.
Mwen manje anpil.(adv.)
I eat a lot.
manje is a verb and also a noun in Haitian Creole. So this example might be confusing to some students.
______________
I have a lot of food.
Mwen manje anpil.(adv.)
I eat a lot.
manje is a verb and also a noun in Haitian Creole. So this example might be confusing to some students.
______________
As an adjective, anpil is placed before the noun.
Anpil (adj.) → many, a lot of, lots of, several, numerous, abundant, a great deal of
Examples:
Nou gen anpil konfyans nan ou.
We have a great deal of faith in you.
Mwen te ba li anpil lajan.
I gave him lots of money.
Anpil moun te panse li te mouri.
Many people thought he had died.
Gen anpil bagay ou pa'p ka konprann kounye a.
There are a lot of things you can't understand now.
Mwen te rele'l anpil fwa, e li pa't reponn.
I called her many times, and she didn't answer.
As an adverb, anpil modifies a verb or an attribute.
Mwen sonje w anpil. (modifies verb)
I miss you a lot.
Yo te fache anpil. (modifies attribute)
They were very angry.
Nou te mache anpil, anvan nou te rive. (modifies verb)
We walked a great deal before we arrived.
Mwen priye anpil jou sa yo.(modifies verb)
I pray a lot these days.
Li te kontan anpil, lè li te wè w. (modifies attribute)
He was very happy when he saw you.
Anpil (adj.) → many, a lot of, lots of, several, numerous, abundant, a great deal of
Examples:
Nou gen anpil konfyans nan ou.
We have a great deal of faith in you.
Mwen te ba li anpil lajan.
I gave him lots of money.
Anpil moun te panse li te mouri.
Many people thought he had died.
Gen anpil bagay ou pa'p ka konprann kounye a.
There are a lot of things you can't understand now.
Mwen te rele'l anpil fwa, e li pa't reponn.
I called her many times, and she didn't answer.
As an adverb, anpil modifies a verb or an attribute.
Mwen sonje w anpil. (modifies verb)
I miss you a lot.
Yo te fache anpil. (modifies attribute)
They were very angry.
Nou te mache anpil, anvan nou te rive. (modifies verb)
We walked a great deal before we arrived.
Mwen priye anpil jou sa yo.(modifies verb)
I pray a lot these days.
Li te kontan anpil, lè li te wè w. (modifies attribute)
He was very happy when he saw you.
Mwen te panse anpil sou sa, e repons lan se "non". (modifies verb)
I thought a lot about it, and the answer is "no"
Hi Mandaly~ I got some Christian Creole praise music in Haiti last week...but no lyrics with them :( Do you know the song Ou se Bondye on the album Fasone m' Jan w vle?
You'll find this piece on Youtube, with the lyrics included: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TbkrNFHRer8
What's a sensitive (but concise) way to say "a special-needs baby"?
Is Special needs the politically correct term, in the US, for people with disability?
If yes, then a "special-needs baby" is yon ti bebe enfim or yon ti bebe andikape in Creole.
"Cuba contributes more money per capita than the U.S." How do I say "per capita"?
per capita → pa pèsòn, pa pèsonn, or pa grenn moun
Where do I place the definite article!?
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Bonjou tout moun!
Kouman nou ye?
"Where do we place the definite articles in a sentence in Haitian Creole?"
Singular definite articles are: a, an, la, lan, nan
Plural definite articles: yo
Example:
Chemiz la → the shirt
ze a → the egg
kapitenn nan → the captain
nimewo yo → the numbers
"Where do we place the definite article in, say, a relative clause or a sentence subject?"
Example:
The book that I want is blue
Liv la mwen vle ble (not correct)
Liv mwen vle a ble (correct)
1. Flè a
The flower.
2. Flè jòn nan
The yellow flower
4. Flè jòn ou te ban mwen an trè bèl.
Flè jòn ou te ban mwen an | trè bèl.
The yellow flower that you gave me | is very beautiful.
5. kay la
The house.
6. Kay anbwa a
Kay anbwa a
The wooden house
7. Kay anbwa ki te fèk bati a te boule
Kay anbwa ki te fèk bati a | te boule
The wooden house that was just built | got burned
8. dans lan
The dance
9. Premye dans lan pa't bon.
Premye dans lan | pa 't bon.
The first dance | wasn't good.
10. Premye dans gwoup la te pèfòme a pa't bon.
Premye dans gwoup la te pèfòme a | pa't bon.
The first dance that the group had performed | wasn't good
11. Ti gason ki t'ap kriye a gen setan.
Ti gason ki t'ap kriye a | gen setan
The boy who was crying | is seven years old.
12. Mwen te renmen kado ou te ban m nan.
Mwen te renmen | kado ou te ban m nan. (contracted)
Mwen te renmen | kado ou te ban mwen an.(uncontracted)
I loved | the gift that you gave me.
13. Rad ou te achte a bèl.
Rad ou te achte a | bèl
The dress that you bought | is pretty.
14. Mwen pral pale ak moun ki te la yo.
Mwen pral pale ak | moun ki te la yo.
I will speak with | the people who were there.
15. Kenbe sa ki nan men w lan
Kenbe | sa ki nan men w lan.
Hold | that / the one which is in your hands
Hold on to what you've got.
Enben se tout. Mèsi e orevwa
Well that's all. Thanks and goodbye
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Bonjou tout moun!
Kouman nou ye?
"Where do we place the definite articles in a sentence in Haitian Creole?"
Singular definite articles are: a, an, la, lan, nan
Plural definite articles: yo
Example:
Chemiz la → the shirt
ze a → the egg
kapitenn nan → the captain
nimewo yo → the numbers
"Where do we place the definite article in, say, a relative clause or a sentence subject?"
Example:
The book that I want is blue
Liv la mwen vle ble (not correct)
Liv mwen vle a ble (correct)
1. Flè a
The flower.
2. Flè jòn nan
The yellow flower
4. Flè jòn ou te ban mwen an trè bèl.
Flè jòn ou te ban mwen an | trè bèl.
The yellow flower that you gave me | is very beautiful.
5. kay la
The house.
6. Kay anbwa a
Kay anbwa a
The wooden house
7. Kay anbwa ki te fèk bati a te boule
Kay anbwa ki te fèk bati a | te boule
The wooden house that was just built | got burned
8. dans lan
The dance
9. Premye dans lan pa't bon.
Premye dans lan | pa 't bon.
The first dance | wasn't good.
10. Premye dans gwoup la te pèfòme a pa't bon.
Premye dans gwoup la te pèfòme a | pa't bon.
The first dance that the group had performed | wasn't good
11. Ti gason ki t'ap kriye a gen setan.
Ti gason ki t'ap kriye a | gen setan
The boy who was crying | is seven years old.
12. Mwen te renmen kado ou te ban m nan.
Mwen te renmen | kado ou te ban m nan. (contracted)
Mwen te renmen | kado ou te ban mwen an.(uncontracted)
I loved | the gift that you gave me.
13. Rad ou te achte a bèl.
Rad ou te achte a | bèl
The dress that you bought | is pretty.
14. Mwen pral pale ak moun ki te la yo.
Mwen pral pale ak | moun ki te la yo.
I will speak with | the people who were there.
15. Kenbe sa ki nan men w lan
Kenbe | sa ki nan men w lan.
Hold | that / the one which is in your hands
Hold on to what you've got.
Enben se tout. Mèsi e orevwa
Well that's all. Thanks and goodbye
debat. Poukisa l ap debat?
debat → to struggle, to fight, to go up against
debat a lavi a → to fight the daily struggle of life.
L'ap debat → He / She is hanging in there.
Ou konprann sa?
"fraz" -- Is there an easy way to distinguish between "sentence" and "phrase"? (e.g. "Fix the second phrase of the sentence.")
Haitian Creole "fraz" is a "sentence"
Haitian Creole "fraz" does not have the same definition as English "Phrase"
urinate in bed
:)
to wet the bed → pipi nan kabann, pise nan kabann
someone's who wets the bed → pisannit
to wet the bed → pipi nan kabann, pise nan kabann
someone's who wets the bed → pisannit
"The most distinguishing feature of the house"
The most distinguishing feature of the house
Detay ki mete kay la apa (the details that stand the house apart)
Karakteristik ki fè kay la pi atiran (the features that makes the house more appealing)
Detay ki mete kay la apa (the details that stand the house apart)
Karakteristik ki fè kay la pi atiran (the features that makes the house more appealing)
I'm looking for a Creole word that captures the breadth of meaning in the English word "momentous". "Enpòtan", "santral", "sengilyè" just don't do it. Any ideas?
momentous → fondamantal, kritik, konsekan, prensipal, esansyèl, karakteristik, or siyifikatif (significant)
"men and boys" and "a boy or a man"
man → mesye, gason, nèg, nonm, jenonm, konpè, mouche, tip, frewo
boy → ti gason, tibray
men and boys
mesye ak ti gason yo
or just
gason yo
a boy and a man
yon ti gason ak yon mesye
boy → ti gason, tibray
men and boys
mesye ak ti gason yo
or just
gason yo
a boy and a man
yon ti gason ak yon mesye
how do you say stop in creole
stop! (as in Don't move!)
Kanpe la!
Rete la!
Stop right there! Do not take one more step!
Kanpe la! Pa pran yon pa anplis!
stop (to end, to cease)
sispann
kanpe
The car had stopped.
Machin nan te kanpe.
She stopped singing.
Li te sispann chante.
Kanpe la!
Rete la!
Stop right there! Do not take one more step!
Kanpe la! Pa pran yon pa anplis!
stop (to end, to cease)
sispann
kanpe
The car had stopped.
Machin nan te kanpe.
She stopped singing.
Li te sispann chante.
Does one use the definite article when addressing God thusly -- "Pè Selès" v. "Pè Selès la" ?
Re: Pè Selès,
It is not necessary to use the definite article when addressing God in a prayer in Haitian Creole.
Pè Selès (from French: Père Céleste) → Celestial Father (literally) Pè Selès la → The Celestial Father (literally)
But, I suspect that if someone uttered "Pè Selès la" in front of a congregation while he's praying, it may be because he's certifying in front of everyone that he's praying to "The God of Heavens"
Pè Selès (from French: Père Céleste) → Celestial Father (literally) Pè Selès la → The Celestial Father (literally)
But, I suspect that if someone uttered "Pè Selès la" in front of a congregation while he's praying, it may be because he's certifying in front of everyone that he's praying to "The God of Heavens"
how do u say , i just ate now i am happy\
I just ate, now I'm happy.
Mwen fèk manje, kounye a mwen kontan.
sometimes, that's all it takes to makes happy :)
Mwen fèk manje, kounye a mwen kontan.
sometimes, that's all it takes to makes happy :)
how do you say, see you tomorrow if god is willing
See you tomorrow, God willing
Na wè demen si Dye vle.
Na wè demen si Bondye vle.
Na wè demen si Dye vle.
Na wè demen si Bondye vle.
"to live up to" something -- to an agreement, to your potential, to God's expectations
to live up to → onore, konfòme, konpòte
To live up to an agreement.
Onore yon negosyasyon.
Respekte yon dizon.
Kenbe pawòl
To live up to your potential.
Mete tout efò w deyò.
To live up to God's expectations
Viv jan Bondye vle' w viv.
Konfòme ou jan Bondye vle a
To live up to an agreement.
Onore yon negosyasyon.
Respekte yon dizon.
Kenbe pawòl
To live up to your potential.
Mete tout efò w deyò.
To live up to God's expectations
Viv jan Bondye vle' w viv.
Konfòme ou jan Bondye vle a
Is there Creole expression similar to "to make ends meet"?
Trying to make ends meet
Debat a lavi a
Degaje a lavi a
Chache kote lari fè kwen
Boukanen dlo
Debat a lavi a
Degaje a lavi a
Chache kote lari fè kwen
Boukanen dlo
my family in christ
My family in Christ
Fanmi mwen nan Kris (uncontracted)
Fanmi m nan Kris (contracted)
Mwen kontan paske mwen te jwenn ou jodi a. M' kapab pale piti Kreyol men m' vle apran plis. Mdm. Kristie, manmi pou twa ti moun Ayitian
Mwen kontan tande ou jodi a tou.
Mwen espere ou va pale plis Kreyòl trè byento,
Pou ou kapab kominike ak timoun ou yo, nan lang Kreyòl la tou :)
Chapo ba!
Mwen espere ou va pale plis Kreyòl trè byento,
Pou ou kapab kominike ak timoun ou yo, nan lang Kreyòl la tou :)
Chapo ba!
how do u thank everyone for wishing you a happy birthday?
Mèsi tout moun pou souwè anivèsè yo.
Thanks everyone for the birthday wishes.
Mèsi deske nou te pataje jou spesyal sa avèk mwen.
Thanks for sharing this special day with me.
Mèsi pou tout souwè anivèsè yo.
Thanks for all the birthday wishes.
Mèsi deske nou te ede m fete nan jou fèt mwen.
Thanks for helping me celebrate on my birthday.
Thanks everyone for the birthday wishes.
Mèsi deske nou te pataje jou spesyal sa avèk mwen.
Thanks for sharing this special day with me.
Mèsi pou tout souwè anivèsè yo.
Thanks for all the birthday wishes.
Mèsi deske nou te ede m fete nan jou fèt mwen.
Thanks for helping me celebrate on my birthday.
Mandaly, face to face versus face off?
face to face → fasafas, fas a fas, bab pou bab(literally, beard for beard)
If I meet with her face to face, then she can't lie to me.
Si'm rankontre avè l fasafas, li pa'p ka ban m manti.
To face off → kare(v.), twoke kòn
They faced off against each other, and the fight started.
Youn kare kont lòt, epi batay la te koumanse.
It's a face-off.
Se yon goumen. (It's a fight)
Se yon konfrontasyon. (It's a confrontation)
I think, based on what's going on, a "face-off" can also be translated in Creole as konpetisyon (competition) or a match (match)
If I meet with her face to face, then she can't lie to me.
Si'm rankontre avè l fasafas, li pa'p ka ban m manti.
To face off → kare(v.), twoke kòn
They faced off against each other, and the fight started.
Youn kare kont lòt, epi batay la te koumanse.
It's a face-off.
Se yon goumen. (It's a fight)
Se yon konfrontasyon. (It's a confrontation)
I think, based on what's going on, a "face-off" can also be translated in Creole as konpetisyon (competition) or a match (match)
Best way to translate "mean", as in "This does not mean anything"
mean (v.) → vle di, siyifi
What does that mean?
Kisa sa vle di?
Kisa sa siyifi?
This does not mean anything.
Sa pa vle di anyen.
Sa pa siyifi anyen.
What does that mean?
Kisa sa vle di?
Kisa sa siyifi?
This does not mean anything.
Sa pa vle di anyen.
Sa pa siyifi anyen.
Lakay mwen
Lakay mwen → home.
I am at home.
Mwen lakay mwen.
I want to go home.
Mwen vle al lakay mwen.
I am at home.
Mwen lakay mwen.
I want to go home.
Mwen vle al lakay mwen.
What does this mean? Eske mwen te begeye?
begeye → to stutter, to stumble on your words, to stammer
Eske mwen te begeye?
Was I stumbling on my words?
Did i stumble on my words?
"by remote control" (e.g. She led our efforts by remote control.)
by remote control
telegide (tay-lay-gee-day)
She led our efforts by remote control.
Li te telegide zefò nou.
She led our efforts by remote control.
Li te telegide zefò nou.
How do you say in creole ; Did you mean...?
Did you mean...?
Eske ou vle di ...?
Eske ou vle di ...?
Eske ou te vle di ...?
(The Refrain for How Great Thou Art) Then sings my soul my Savior God to Thee how great Thou art
Kè:
Nan mwen chante nan ou Bondye pisan
Ala ou gran! Ala ou gran!
Nan mwen chante nan ou Bondye pisan
Ala ou gran! Ala ou gran!
Mandaly, forget koutzam, it's "kout zam" = gunfire, as in "opened fire"
Yes, "kout zam" is about exchanging gunfire.
He opened fire.
Li koumanse tire.
Li voye kout zam.
He opened fire.
Li koumanse tire.
Li voye kout zam.
Li ouvè kout zam (yes :)
Kout zam fè mikalaw! (best one)
wap frape nou anform isit la (what is this in English)
Based on context, it could mean any number of things.
It has to do, with people chilling with other people.
I cannot be specific unless I know the situation.
It has to do, with people chilling with other people.
I cannot be specific unless I know the situation.
How do you say "Ashley and Clay will be here on Wednesday?"
Ashley ak Clay ap la mèkredi.
or
Ashley ak Clay va la mèkredi.
or
Ashley ak Clay va la mèkredi.
le m di "neg lakay" kisa sa vle di? please, just in few words
Nèg lakay → a man who remains true/faithful to his roots where ever he is.
floor? he sat on the floor. she lives on the second floor.
floor → atè a
upstairs floors → chanmòt, etaj
He sat on the floor
Li chita atè a.
She lives on the second floor.
Li abite nan chanmòt.
He sat on the floor
Li chita atè a.
She lives on the second floor.
Li abite nan chanmòt.
How do we use kokenn and kokennchenn in Creole?
kokenn is big, huge
kokennchenn is bigger, more huge, more massive
kokennchenn is bigger, more huge, more massive
Mwen te wè yon kokennchenn vag ap vini sou mwen, mwen tonbe kouri.
I saw a massive wave coming at me, I took off running.
Limena se kokenn fanm dyanm.
Limena is a strong courageous woman.
I had understood 'nenpot' as meaning 'any'... nenpot moun = any/whichever person. Is that incorrect? Or does it have another meaning of 'roughly'. Can you give an example?
You are correct. nenpòt means any. I cannot think of any circumstances where it would mean "roughly" :)
nenpòt → any
nenpòt ki → any which
nenpòt sa, nenpòt kisa, nenpòt bagay → anything
nenpòt fason, nenpòt jan → any way, any which way
nenpòt kote, nenpòt ki kote → anywhere
nenpòt moun, nenpòt ki moun → anyone
nenpòt lè, nenpòt ki lè → any time
Ou mèt vini nenpòt lè.
You may come any time.
Yo kwè nan nenpòt sa li di.
They believe in anything he says.
Mwen p'ap renmen ak nenpòt ki moun.
I will not date just anyone.
Chwazi nenpòt liv ou vle.
Choose any books you want.
Pran nenpòt sa ou bezwen.
Take whatever you need.
nenpòt → any
nenpòt ki → any which
nenpòt sa, nenpòt kisa, nenpòt bagay → anything
nenpòt fason, nenpòt jan → any way, any which way
nenpòt kote, nenpòt ki kote → anywhere
nenpòt moun, nenpòt ki moun → anyone
nenpòt lè, nenpòt ki lè → any time
Ou mèt vini nenpòt lè.
You may come any time.
Yo kwè nan nenpòt sa li di.
They believe in anything he says.
Mwen p'ap renmen ak nenpòt ki moun.
I will not date just anyone.
Chwazi nenpòt liv ou vle.
Choose any books you want.
Pran nenpòt sa ou bezwen.
Take whatever you need.
In what situations or contexts is 'seten' used to convey 'some' or 'few' as opposed to 'kek'? Is it used in the same way as saying ' there are certain people...'?
Yes it is.
Sèten → some
Kèk → some, a few
sèten or kèk is used to translate some
Gen sèten jou mwen pa fouti leve nan kabann.
Gen kèk jou mwen pa fouti leve nan kabann. (is also correct)
There are some days I can't get out of bed.
Gen sèten bagay mwen pa ka di w kounye a.
Gen kèk bagay mwen pa ka di w kounye a. (is also correct)
There are some things I can't tell you right now.
Sèten also means sure, conclusive, clear
Mwen sèten w'ap fè bon desizyon an..
I'm sure you'll make the right decision.
Mwen pa twò sèten si m'ap kapab vini aswè a.
I'm not sure I can come tonight.
Kèk → some, a few
sèten or kèk is used to translate some
Gen sèten jou mwen pa fouti leve nan kabann.
Gen kèk jou mwen pa fouti leve nan kabann. (is also correct)
There are some days I can't get out of bed.
Gen sèten bagay mwen pa ka di w kounye a.
Gen kèk bagay mwen pa ka di w kounye a. (is also correct)
There are some things I can't tell you right now.
Sèten also means sure, conclusive, clear
Mwen sèten w'ap fè bon desizyon an..
I'm sure you'll make the right decision.
Mwen pa twò sèten si m'ap kapab vini aswè a.
I'm not sure I can come tonight.
To stand out Haitian Creole. Her dress stands out.
to stand out → distenge, resòti, parèt diferan
Her dress stands out.
Rad li a parèt diferan.
Her dress stands out from among all the others.
Rad li a distenge nan mitan tou lòt yo.
Rad li a parèt diferan pase tout lòt yo.
Her dress stands out.
Rad li a parèt diferan.
Her dress stands out from among all the others.
Rad li a distenge nan mitan tou lòt yo.
Rad li a parèt diferan pase tout lòt yo.
I am going to be, e.g.- I'm going to be so tired in the morning
I am going to → mwen pral, m'ap, m'a, or ma va
I am go to be so tired in the morning.
M'ap fatige anpil demen maten.
I am going to be married in two months.
Mwen pral marye nan de mwa.
We're going to be in town tomorrow.
Nou va nan vil la demen.
I am go to be so tired in the morning.
M'ap fatige anpil demen maten.
I am going to be married in two months.
Mwen pral marye nan de mwa.
We're going to be in town tomorrow.
Nou va nan vil la demen.
In our church we address others as "brother" or "sister" followed by their first name... For example, Sister Larissa. How would I say this in Creole?
Ah yes.
In the Christian churches in Haiti too,
Frè (brother) for males
Sè (sister) for females (whether they married or not)
Sister Larissa → Sè Larissa
Brother Joseph → Frè Joseph
Sister Carinne → Sè Carinne
Brother Frank → Frè Frank
In the Christian churches in Haiti too,
Frè (brother) for males
Sè (sister) for females (whether they married or not)
Sister Larissa → Sè Larissa
Brother Joseph → Frè Joseph
Sister Carinne → Sè Carinne
Brother Frank → Frè Frank
How do I say "Give my love to everyone" or "give my regards" or "give my best" in kreyol?
Best way to say this is:
Salye tout moun pou mwen.
Greet everyone for me.
or
Anbrase tout moun pou mwen.
Greet everyone with a kiss/hug from me.
and also:
Di tout moun mwen voye anbrase yo.
Tell everyone I send them a kiss/hug.
or
Di tout moun mwen voye salye yo.
Tell everyone I send them a greeting.
You could also say:
Di tout moun m'ap panse a yo.
Tell everyone I'm thinking about them.
Di tout moun kò m isi men lespri m toujou avèk yo.
Tell everyone, my body's here but my spirit is always with them.
Di tout moun yo toujou nan panse m.
Tell everyone they're always in my thoughts.
Salye tout moun pou mwen.
Greet everyone for me.
or
Anbrase tout moun pou mwen.
Greet everyone with a kiss/hug from me.
and also:
Di tout moun mwen voye anbrase yo.
Tell everyone I send them a kiss/hug.
or
Di tout moun mwen voye salye yo.
Tell everyone I send them a greeting.
You could also say:
Di tout moun m'ap panse a yo.
Tell everyone I'm thinking about them.
Di tout moun kò m isi men lespri m toujou avèk yo.
Tell everyone, my body's here but my spirit is always with them.
Di tout moun yo toujou nan panse m.
Tell everyone they're always in my thoughts.
Mwen ta renmen pou w GENYEN jodi a.
GENYEN, here, seems to mean TO WIN
Mwen ta renmen pou w genyen jodi a.
I'd like you to win today.
Mwen ta renmen pou w genyen jodi a.
I'd like you to win today.
your going away in creole
You're going away.
W'ap pati.
W'ap pati.
Are you going away?
Eske w'ap pati?
or
W'ap pati?
How do you say, "it's getting there" in Kreyol? For example: If someone asks me, how is your kreyol going? and I want to say, "it's getting there..."
It's getting there.
L'ap mache wi.
L'ap vini wi.
Sa ap mache byen wi.
I'm hanging in there.
I'm managing.
M'ap degaje m wi.
L'ap mache wi.
L'ap vini wi.
Sa ap mache byen wi.
I'm hanging in there.
I'm managing.
M'ap degaje m wi.
I'm in Haiti and I keep seeing ABA gratified on the walls with names following it. What does "ABA" mean? Is it like Viv?
Non, it means the opposite.
ABA → Down with!
Example:
ABA Revolisyon an!
Down with the revolution!
ABA Marechal!
Down with Marechal!
ABA → Down with!
Example:
ABA Revolisyon an!
Down with the revolution!
ABA Marechal!
Down with Marechal!
what does nap bien viv avec Jesus mean translate in english
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.
Track: Fasone'm Jan w Vle (Fashion me the way you want)
by James S. Alcindor
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.
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