That's not a Creole from Haiti.
I think it means "my man". (someone, please correct me if I'm wrong :)
I think it means "my man". (someone, please correct me if I'm wrong :)
what do o gad sa lanmou fe m...map kriye means
It means → Oh! Se what love did to me? ... I'm crying.
What does "mwen bwê pwa" mean? Thanks
Mwen bwè pwa → expression which means "I',m at lost for a word", "Cat's got my tongue".
This expression is mostly used during Krik? krak! games. You'll yell "mwen bwè pwa!" to indicate that you do not know the answer to a riddle.
Alone: Isolated, Unattached, Unmarried, By oneself
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Bonjou!
Alone - sèl
Examples:
Mwen sèl - I am alone.
Eske ou sèl? - Are you alone?
Alone - Pou kont + pronouns
↓ ↓ ↓ ↓
I'm alone. - M pou kont mwen.
He's alone - Li pou kont li.
You're alone. - Ou pou kont ou.
They're alone. - Yo pou kont yo.
1. Eske ou pou kont ou?
Eske ou sèl?
Are you alone?
2. M pou kont mwen.
I'm alone
3. Map viv pou kont mwen.
I live alone.
4. Li fè tout sa pou kont li.
He did all this on his own.
5.. M pa gen mari. M sèl.
I don't have a husband. I'm alone.
6. M pa gen madanm. M sèl.
M pa gen madanm. I'm single.
7. Eske ou ka fè sa pou kont ou?
Can you handle this on your own?
8. Li kite timoun yo pou kont yo.
He left the kids on their own.
9. Lè nou pou kont nou, nou pè.
When we're alone, we get scared.
10. M renmen rete pou kont mwen.
I love to be by myself.
11. Li leve timoun yo pou kont li
She raised the kids all on her own.
12. Ou pa ka fè sa pou kont ou.
You can't do this alone
Enben, se tout, mèsi, e orevwa!
Well, that's all, thanks, and goodbye!
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Bonjou!
Alone - sèl
Examples:
Mwen sèl - I am alone.
Eske ou sèl? - Are you alone?
Alone - Pou kont + pronouns
↓ ↓ ↓ ↓
I'm alone. - M pou kont mwen.
He's alone - Li pou kont li.
You're alone. - Ou pou kont ou.
They're alone. - Yo pou kont yo.
1. Eske ou pou kont ou?
Eske ou sèl?
Are you alone?
2. M pou kont mwen.
I'm alone
3. Map viv pou kont mwen.
I live alone.
4. Li fè tout sa pou kont li.
He did all this on his own.
5.. M pa gen mari. M sèl.
I don't have a husband. I'm alone.
6. M pa gen madanm. M sèl.
M pa gen madanm. I'm single.
7. Eske ou ka fè sa pou kont ou?
Can you handle this on your own?
8. Li kite timoun yo pou kont yo.
He left the kids on their own.
9. Lè nou pou kont nou, nou pè.
When we're alone, we get scared.
10. M renmen rete pou kont mwen.
I love to be by myself.
11. Li leve timoun yo pou kont li
She raised the kids all on her own.
12. Ou pa ka fè sa pou kont ou.
You can't do this alone
Enben, se tout, mèsi, e orevwa!
Well, that's all, thanks, and goodbye!
Track: Katie Went To Haiti by Russ Lorenson
what does (telephone nan coupe. Mwen paka entre encor) mean?
Telephone nan koupe - The phone connection is lost.
Mwen pa ka antre ankò - I cannot find another connection.
I get that a lot when talking to Haiti :(
Another reason why I love Haiti so much,
My #1 rule when talking on the phone to Haiti is:
"Never try to spell out a phone# on Haiti's line".
When you say 7, they hear 0 on the other end.
When you say 3, they hear 9.
You'll spend an hour trying to accomplish that task, unsuccessfully.
Mwen pa ka antre ankò - I cannot find another connection.
I get that a lot when talking to Haiti :(
Another reason why I love Haiti so much,
My #1 rule when talking on the phone to Haiti is:
"Never try to spell out a phone# on Haiti's line".
When you say 7, they hear 0 on the other end.
When you say 3, they hear 9.
You'll spend an hour trying to accomplish that task, unsuccessfully.
Is there any other ways to say "sweet heart" "Baby" etc. to your girlfriend in Kreyol other than "Ti cheri" and " Choupet"
Yes! there are many:
kòkòt mwen, doudous mwen, siwo mwen, chouboulout mwen, myèl mwen,ti chouchou mwen, koukou, boubou, ti kè m, amou kè m, kè mwen, anmourèz, flè mwen, toutou mwen, ti boubout mwen, ti chachou, menaj mwen, ti chat mwen, trezò mwen, marabou mwen, ti kokonèt mwen, rèn lavi mwen, vwayajè de nwi mwen, bonbon siwo m, fanm dous mwen, nannan m, ...
kòkòt mwen, doudous mwen, siwo mwen, chouboulout mwen, myèl mwen,ti chouchou mwen, koukou, boubou, ti kè m, amou kè m, kè mwen, anmourèz, flè mwen, toutou mwen, ti boubout mwen, ti chachou, menaj mwen, ti chat mwen, trezò mwen, marabou mwen, ti kokonèt mwen, rèn lavi mwen, vwayajè de nwi mwen, bonbon siwo m, fanm dous mwen, nannan m, ...
Prepositions: AT, TO, ON, IN
AT
Use the Haitian Creole words "nan" or "kay/lakay" in places where you used "at" for directions and locations.
Example:
1. I am at school. - Mwen nan lekòl la.
2. I am at the party. - Mwen nan fèt la.
3. We are at the concert. - Nou nan konsè a.
4. I am at a crossroad. - Mwen nan yon kafou.
5. I'm at the doctor's - Mwen kay Doktè.
6. I'm at my mom's - Mwen kay manman m.
7. They are at the inauguration . - Yo nan inogirasyon an.
8. Turn at the curb and go through the gates.
Vire nan koub la, e antre nan baryè a.
9. I saw her at the funeral. - Mwen te wè li nan antèman an.
10. It happened at the worst time. - Sa rive nan pi move moman an.
Use the Haitian Creole "a" when telling time and asking questions with "at".
Examples
1. At what time are you coming? - A kilè wap vini?
2. At five. - A senkè.
3. At what temperature? - A ki tanperati?
4. At what age? - A ki laj?
To
The preposition "to" is dropped in sentences that involve directions and locations, and infinitive clauses.
1. I will go to mexico - M prale Meksik.
2. I'm going to church - M prale legliz.
3. I hope to see you . - M espere wè w.
4. I tried to talk. - M eseye pale.
You may also use Haitian Creole word "nan" to translate preposition "to" in places where you could also use "at".
1. I'm going to church - M prale nan legliz la.
2. She went to the party. - Li ale nan fèt la.
3. I am going to my Mom's. - M prale kay manman m
Use Haitian Creole word "a", when using phrases such as: "from... to..."
1. From my dad to my mom. - De papa m a manman m.
2. From me to you. - De mwen menm a ou menm.
3. From John to Stacy. - De John a Stacy.
ON
The Haitian Creole word "sou" usually translates the preposition "on".
Examples;
1. The letter is on the table. - Lèt la sou tab la.
2. Sit on this chair. - Chita sou chèz sa.
3. Put this dress on. - Mete rad sa sou ou.
In
The Haitian Creole word "nan", or "anndan" usually translates the proposition "in"
Examples:
1. She lives in a box. - Li rete nan yon bwat.
2. Put the books in your bag. - Mete liv yo nan valiz ou a.
3. In what year where you born? - Nan ki ane ou te fèt?
4. In what month? - Nan ki mwa?
5. You're in trouble. - Ou nan problèm.
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Preposition to
prepositions at, in, from
Use the Haitian Creole words "nan" or "kay/lakay" in places where you used "at" for directions and locations.
Example:
1. I am at school. - Mwen nan lekòl la.
2. I am at the party. - Mwen nan fèt la.
3. We are at the concert. - Nou nan konsè a.
4. I am at a crossroad. - Mwen nan yon kafou.
5. I'm at the doctor's - Mwen kay Doktè.
6. I'm at my mom's - Mwen kay manman m.
7. They are at the inauguration . - Yo nan inogirasyon an.
8. Turn at the curb and go through the gates.
Vire nan koub la, e antre nan baryè a.
9. I saw her at the funeral. - Mwen te wè li nan antèman an.
10. It happened at the worst time. - Sa rive nan pi move moman an.
Use the Haitian Creole "a" when telling time and asking questions with "at".
Examples
1. At what time are you coming? - A kilè wap vini?
2. At five. - A senkè.
3. At what temperature? - A ki tanperati?
4. At what age? - A ki laj?
To
The preposition "to" is dropped in sentences that involve directions and locations, and infinitive clauses.
1. I will go to mexico - M prale Meksik.
2. I'm going to church - M prale legliz.
3. I hope to see you . - M espere wè w.
4. I tried to talk. - M eseye pale.
You may also use Haitian Creole word "nan" to translate preposition "to" in places where you could also use "at".
1. I'm going to church - M prale nan legliz la.
2. She went to the party. - Li ale nan fèt la.
3. I am going to my Mom's. - M prale kay manman m
Use Haitian Creole word "a", when using phrases such as: "from... to..."
1. From my dad to my mom. - De papa m a manman m.
2. From me to you. - De mwen menm a ou menm.
3. From John to Stacy. - De John a Stacy.
ON
The Haitian Creole word "sou" usually translates the preposition "on".
Examples;
1. The letter is on the table. - Lèt la sou tab la.
2. Sit on this chair. - Chita sou chèz sa.
3. Put this dress on. - Mete rad sa sou ou.
In
The Haitian Creole word "nan", or "anndan" usually translates the proposition "in"
Examples:
1. She lives in a box. - Li rete nan yon bwat.
2. Put the books in your bag. - Mete liv yo nan valiz ou a.
3. In what year where you born? - Nan ki ane ou te fèt?
4. In what month? - Nan ki mwa?
5. You're in trouble. - Ou nan problèm.
Also see other preposition exercises at the following links:
Preposition to
prepositions at, in, from
books teach different forms of the future Kreyol tense markers as pral ,va, a I believe pral is the correct long version, va is the passive form but i think "a" is a shortened form of pral, as in N'a we pita. or M'a rele w pita. am I correct???
In "N'a wè pita", "N'a" is the short version of "Nou va" → we will
In "M'a wè ou", "m'a" is the short version of "M'ava" → I will
So, "y'a vini" is short for "yo va vini" → they will come
And, "l'a pale" is short for "l'ava pale" → he/she will talk.
"Pral" is a short version of "prale" → which comes from "pral ale" and means "going to or going to go"
example:
M pral chante demen - I am going to sing tomorrow.
Li pral repoze pita. - He's going to go get some rest later.
Nou pral manje ansanm. - We're going to eat together.
"al" is a short version of "ale" → which means to go.
Example:
Li al travay - She went to work
M'a al gade pou ou. - I'll go look for you.
N'a al tann ou. - We'll go wait for you.
Sometimes, you will also hear "ap" → which belongs to the progressive form family.
Examples:
M'ap rete tann ou. - i'll be waiting for you.
L'ap kontinye lapriyè - She'll continue to pray.
N'ap kontinye kwè - We'll continue to believe
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In "M'a wè ou", "m'a" is the short version of "M'ava" → I will
So, "y'a vini" is short for "yo va vini" → they will come
And, "l'a pale" is short for "l'ava pale" → he/she will talk.
"Pral" is a short version of "prale" → which comes from "pral ale" and means "going to or going to go"
example:
M pral chante demen - I am going to sing tomorrow.
Li pral repoze pita. - He's going to go get some rest later.
Nou pral manje ansanm. - We're going to eat together.
"al" is a short version of "ale" → which means to go.
Example:
Li al travay - She went to work
M'a al gade pou ou. - I'll go look for you.
N'a al tann ou. - We'll go wait for you.
Sometimes, you will also hear "ap" → which belongs to the progressive form family.
Examples:
M'ap rete tann ou. - i'll be waiting for you.
L'ap kontinye lapriyè - She'll continue to pray.
N'ap kontinye kwè - We'll continue to believe
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'les gars sont sou ca ' ??
Les gars sont sou ça. (This is not Haitian Creole) - Nevertheless, it means: The guys are "turned on".
" 'wan , son kestion de.." "ba'ay chalè""'ren" What does all this means :) Thanks
'wan' - (I am not sure what word this is)
s'on kesyon de (se yon kesyon de) - it's a question of...
bay chalè - give heat, entice, give desire
ren - waist
How is "W" pronounced, is it the same as "ou"? thanks.
Yes,
"w" is the contracted form of Haitian Creole "ou"
"w" is the contracted form of Haitian Creole "ou"
Part 1
"w" or "ou" both translate the words 'you, your, and yours
Examples
papa ou - your father
papa w - your father
M renmen ou - I love you.
M renmen w - I love you.
Ou ap dòmi. - You're sleeping.
Wap dòmi. - You're sleeping.
Sa se pa ou la. - This is yours.
Sa se pa w la. - This is yours.
Part 2
Haitian Creole speakers often use "w" instead of "ou" in writing and speaking.
"w" comes after words that end with nasal and non nasal vowels only.
Examples:
manman w - your mother
kò w - your body
chapo w - your hat
M rele w. - I call you.
Nou kwè w. - We believe you.
Part 3
"w" does not come after words that end with a consonant.
"ou" is used instead.
Examples:
tèt ou - your head
machin ou - your car
pawòl ou - your word
M konprann ou. - I understand you.
Part 4
Examples:
Listen to the "ou" and "w" sound after the words in the list below.
Listen to the "ou" and "w" sound after the words in the list below.
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1. Papa w - your father
2. Kò w - your body
3. vwazen w - your neighbor
4. kabann ou - your bed
5. liv ou - your book
6. M ekri w - I write to you.
7. M renmen w. - I like you.
8. M konprann ou. - I understand you.
9. Sa se manman w. - This is your mom.
10. Lave figi w. - Wash your face.
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Ask me anything
Asking About Dimensions or Sizes?
1. Ki wotè l? - How tall is it?
2. Ki gwosè l? - How big is it?
3. Ki lajè l? - How wide/large is it?
4. Ki longè l? - How long is it?
5. Ki pwofondè l? - How deep is it?
6. Konbyen l peze? - How much does it weigh?
wotè → height
gwosè → size
lajè → size
longè → length
pwofondè → depth
pwa → weight
2. Ki gwosè l? - How big is it?
3. Ki lajè l? - How wide/large is it?
4. Ki longè l? - How long is it?
5. Ki pwofondè l? - How deep is it?
6. Konbyen l peze? - How much does it weigh?
wotè → height
gwosè → size
lajè → size
longè → length
pwofondè → depth
pwa → weight
how to say "love one another" or others
Love one another. - Se pou nou youn renmen lòt.
Love others. - Renmen pwochen ou.
Love your neighbor. - Renmen pwochen ou.
Love others. - Renmen pwochen ou.
Love your neighbor. - Renmen pwochen ou.
how do you say my love? my heart? my baby ?
my love - lanmou mwen
my heart - kè mwen
my baby - kòkòt mwen, ti cheri mwen
my heart - kè mwen
my baby - kòkòt mwen, ti cheri mwen
It has been a while since we're email each other.
Sa gen kèk tan depi nou pa kominike pa mwayen elektwonik.
or
Sa gen kèk tan depi nou pa kominike pa imèl.
in the begining of''man down'' a boy scream a phrasal,and i think is creole,cause wen youre listening to''we are the world'' you hear somenthing like that too,what does it mean? i love haiti.
The male voice screams, "Sak Pase?!" which is Creole for "What's up?!"
How can you tell the difference between Zouk, Kompa, Zouk-Love, Soca, etc.?
The difference, I think, is in the rhythm. The best way to tell the difference is spend time listenning to these rhythm so that you may develop an ear for them. I suggest you start with a collection of zouk music. Bònn chans!
If the people need me again, then they will have called me.
If the people need me again, then they'll have to call me.
Si moun yo bezwen mwen ankò, yap oblije rele m.
I am a subtitude teacher, I'm hear to teach u,
Mwen se yon ranplasman pou pwofesè ou a.
Mwen pral ansenye klas la pou le moman.
How do you say "I am your father"?
I am your father. - Se mwen ki papa w.
or
I am your father. - Mwen se papa w.
or
I am your father. - Mwen se papa w.
i HAD IT MIXED UP. It should read: Gracious God, thank you for all your mercies, in this time of Pentecost. We need the Power of the Holy Spirit. Send your annointing, let it fall down over the people of Haiti. Protect them Father, we pray...Amen
Bondye Mizèrikòd la,
mèsi pou tout byenfè ou yo,
Nan okazyon pannkot sa.
Nou bezwen pouvwa Sentespri ou.
Konsakre nou avèk Li,
Kite Sentespri ou tonbe sou pèp Ayisyen an.
Pwoteje yo Papa,
Se konsa nou priye ou... Amèn
"No pike Englissshhh!"
Ha! Ha! :)
I remember I used to talk like that when I just came here.
People like you used to make fun of me.
Those were memorable times.... dreams of making it big here.....
And then, we realize, we actually have to work hard for a living,... there was no "milk and honey" streaming down the street of the United States. There were no trails of pennies on our path either, as some had said : (
The Haitian Government lied to us!!! We demand a refund!!!
But seriously, it's a great opportunity. Isn't it?
Ever thought of what would you'd be, in Haiti, if you had never come here? Well, I have. And it's not good.
Thanks for the memories :-)
I remember I used to talk like that when I just came here.
People like you used to make fun of me.
Those were memorable times.... dreams of making it big here.....
And then, we realize, we actually have to work hard for a living,... there was no "milk and honey" streaming down the street of the United States. There were no trails of pennies on our path either, as some had said : (
The Haitian Government lied to us!!! We demand a refund!!!
But seriously, it's a great opportunity. Isn't it?
Ever thought of what would you'd be, in Haiti, if you had never come here? Well, I have. And it's not good.
Thanks for the memories :-)
yout glwa se pou bondye. music sa ki moun ki chante l'
Can you include some of the beginning of the lyrics so that I may have some idea about the song? Thanks:)
I am going to → M pral
1. I am going to sleep. - M pral dòmi.
2. I am going to take a shower - M pral benyen.
3. I am going to kiss you. - M pral anbrase w.
4. I am going to teach you. - M pral montre w, M pral ansenye w.
5. I am going to miss you. - M pral sonje w.
6. We're going to change the world - Nou pral chanje monn nan.
7. I am going to quit smoking. - M pral kite fimen.
8. You're going to love this. - Ou pral renmen li.
9. They're going to fire me. - Yo pral revoke m.
10. I m going to go with you. - M prale avè w.
Find more exercises on I am going to
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2. I am going to take a shower - M pral benyen.
3. I am going to kiss you. - M pral anbrase w.
4. I am going to teach you. - M pral montre w, M pral ansenye w.
5. I am going to miss you. - M pral sonje w.
6. We're going to change the world - Nou pral chanje monn nan.
7. I am going to quit smoking. - M pral kite fimen.
8. You're going to love this. - Ou pral renmen li.
9. They're going to fire me. - Yo pral revoke m.
10. I m going to go with you. - M prale avè w.
Find more exercises on I am going to
http://sweetcoconuts.blogspot.com/2011/02/exercise-65-i-am-going-to.html
What's the biggest lie you've ever told and gotten away with?
I've read and agree to the terms and conditions.
Pertinent History
pertinent history - enfòmasyon aplikab
pertinent medical history - enfòmasyon medikal pèsonèl
how do you sayMiddle finger and Index finger
thumb - pous
index finger - endèks, dwèt bouwo
middle finger - dwèt mitan, dwèt lemajè, gwo dwèt
ring finger - dwèt bag, lanilè
pinky finger - ti dwèt, orikilè
how do you say forever
forever - pou tout tan, pou tout tan gen tan
You will live forever - Wap viv pou tout tan
or
You will live forever - Wap viv pou tout tan gen tan.
You will live forever - Wap viv pou tout tan
or
You will live forever - Wap viv pou tout tan gen tan.
how do you say haitian princess in creole
Haitian princess - Prensès Ayisyèn, Prinsès lakay, Rèn solèy, Marabou natif natal, or Prensès Kreyòl
"Paske m konsa"
Paske m konsa - Because I'm made that way.
or
Paske m konn sa - Because I know about it.
or
Paske m konn sa - Because I know about it.
Too Much / Very Much
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Bonjou tout moun!
Hello everyone!
too - twò
too much - twòp
very:
anpil (follow verbs and adj.)
trè (placed before the adj.)
very much - anpil
TOO
1. Li twò piti.
It's too small.
2. Jip sa twò gran.
This skirt is too large.
3. Manyè pale! Ou twò timid.
Talk a little! You are too shy.
4. Ou kriye twòp.
You cry too much.
5. Li pale twòp nan telefòn nan.
She talks too much on the phone.
VERY
6. Li janti anpil.
Li trè janti.
He's very nice/kind.
7. Klas sa di anpil.
Klas sa trè di.
This class is very hard.
8. M tris anpil jodi a.
M trè tris jodi a.
I'm very sad today.
9. Kè m fè m mal anpil pou sa.
I am very sorry for that.
Literally means: '"My heart hurts for this."
10. Sa dwòl anpil.
Sa trè dwòl.
That is very strange/weird.
11. M renmen w anpil.
I love/like you very much.
Se tout, mèsi e orevwa.
That's all, thanks, and goodbye.
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how to say "receive the gift"
gift → kado, don
Receive the gift.
Resevwa kado a. or Resevwa don an.
I received your gift.
Mwen resevwa kado ou a.
I have a gift for you.
Mwen gen yon kado pou ou.
I like your gift.
Mwen renmen kado ou a.
Did you receive my gift?
Eske ou te resevwa kado mwen an?
Receive the gift.
Resevwa kado a. or Resevwa don an.
I received your gift.
Mwen resevwa kado ou a.
I have a gift for you.
Mwen gen yon kado pou ou.
I like your gift.
Mwen renmen kado ou a.
Did you receive my gift?
Eske ou te resevwa kado mwen an?
What does "Amoure mwen vle ou" and "Am nan travay" mean?
Amoure mwen vle w. - (it's about expressing desire towards someone) → it means: Honey, I want you.
Ah! M nan travay - (sounds like he/she doesn't want to be bothered, 'cause he/she's at work)
Ah! M nan travay - (sounds like he/she doesn't want to be bothered, 'cause he/she's at work)
how do u say, 'i like u very much friend but we're two different people.' i want to say it in creole
I like you very much, friend.Mwen renmen w anpil, zanmi.
But we're two different people.Men nou se de moun diferan.
how do you say: you wear glasses
prescription glasses - linèt
sunglasses - linèt solèy
you wear glasses - Ou pote linèt
Can you please make a couple of sentences with 'Even if...'? thanks.
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Bonjou!!!
Even if → Menm si
1. Menm si nou prese, nou pap rive alè.
Even if we hurry, we won’t be on time.
2. Menm si ou kriye, m pap chanje lide m.
Even if you cry, I won’t change my mind.
3. Menm si ou bite, kenbe la.
Even if you stumble, keep holding on.
4. Menm si syèl la tap tonbe, pa deranje m.
Even if the sky was falling down, don’t disturb me.
5. Menm si ou pa pale avè m, map toujou renmen w.
Even if you won’t talk to me, I’ll still love you.
6. Menm si ou fè mye, kontinye pran medikaman an.
Even if you feel better, keep taking the medication.
7. Menm si l fè lapli demen, ap toujou gen legliz.
Even if it rains tomorrow, we’ll still have church.
8. Menm si m wè lanmò anfas, m pap pè.
Even if I stare at death in the face, I won’t be afraid.
9. Lap vin travay menm si l malad.
She’ll come to work even if she’s ill.
Se tout, Mèsi e Orevwa!
That's all, thank you and good -bye!
Track: Trayizon by Zenglen
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Bonjou!!!
Even if → Menm si
1. Menm si nou prese, nou pap rive alè.
Even if we hurry, we won’t be on time.
2. Menm si ou kriye, m pap chanje lide m.
Even if you cry, I won’t change my mind.
3. Menm si ou bite, kenbe la.
Even if you stumble, keep holding on.
4. Menm si syèl la tap tonbe, pa deranje m.
Even if the sky was falling down, don’t disturb me.
5. Menm si ou pa pale avè m, map toujou renmen w.
Even if you won’t talk to me, I’ll still love you.
6. Menm si ou fè mye, kontinye pran medikaman an.
Even if you feel better, keep taking the medication.
7. Menm si l fè lapli demen, ap toujou gen legliz.
Even if it rains tomorrow, we’ll still have church.
8. Menm si m wè lanmò anfas, m pap pè.
Even if I stare at death in the face, I won’t be afraid.
9. Lap vin travay menm si l malad.
She’ll come to work even if she’s ill.
Se tout, Mèsi e Orevwa!
That's all, thank you and good -bye!
Track: Trayizon by Zenglen
Ask me anything
Is there a location in the south shore of Mass to enroll in a haitian creole class
I'm not aware of any at this time. There are online Creole conversational classes on skype that might be helpfull. Check with HaitiHub. I did get to observe one of their classes, it was resourceful, informative, and constructive
ki cote gwen mow sa
I think you mean, "Ki kote w jwen mo sa?" which means, "Where did you get this word from?"
Creole translation for "man"
There are many ways to translate ‘man’ in Creole:
Man → mesye, gason, nonm, nèg, mouche, frewo, konpè, konfrè
Young man → jennjan, jenngason, jennonm,
Boy →gason, tigason, tibray
I might as well give you the many ways to translate ‘woman’ in Creole:
Woman → fanm, nègès, fi, sò, dam, madanm, kòmè
Young woman →demwazèl, matmwazèl, dam, jennfi, jennfanm, jenndam
Girl→ fi, tifi
Man → mesye, gason, nonm, nèg, mouche, frewo, konpè, konfrè
Young man → jennjan, jenngason, jennonm,
Boy →gason, tigason, tibray
I might as well give you the many ways to translate ‘woman’ in Creole:
Woman → fanm, nègès, fi, sò, dam, madanm, kòmè
Young woman →demwazèl, matmwazèl, dam, jennfi, jennfanm, jenndam
Girl→ fi, tifi
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I guess, I could say it too,
Bònn Fèt Hector!
Bondye beni w!
(whoever you are :)
Bònn Fèt Hector!
Bondye beni w!
(whoever you are :)
how do you say "I will be the best friend I can be for another 1000 days"
Map devni pi bon zanmi ke ou te ka genyen pou yon lòt mil jou ankò.
Why did you use "nèg" to translate 'man'? #1.Doesn't "man" translate as "mesye"? and #2. Isn't 'nèg' sort if a denigrating word?
Nèg is not a negative word in Haitian Creole. The female equivalent is ‘nègès’.
There are many ways to translate the word ‘man’ in Creole:
Man → mesye, gason, nonm, nèg, mouche, frewo, konpè, konfrèYoung man → jennjan, jenngason, jennonm,
Boy →gason, tigason, tibray
I might as well give you the many ways to translate the word ‘woman’ in Creole:
Woman → fanm, nègès, fi, sò, dam, madanm, kòmèYoung woman →demwazèl, matmwazèl, dam, jennfi, jennfanm, jenndam
Girl→ fi, tifi
Teach and Learn
Teach - montre, ansenye (pronounced uh-say-n-yay)
Learn - aprann
1. I would like learn to speak Creole.
Mwen ta renmen aprann pale Creole.
2. Teach me how...
Montre mwen kijan...
3. Teach me how to speak Creole.
Montre mwen kijan pou mwen pale Kreyòl.
4. Is this how?
Eske se konsa?
5. Is this how you say it?
Eske se konsa ou di li?
6. Is this how they say it?
Eske se konsa yo di li?
7. Is this how you do it?
Eske se konsa ou fè li?
8. Is this how they do it?
Eske se konsa yo fè li?
Learn - aprann
1. I would like learn to speak Creole.
Mwen ta renmen aprann pale Creole.
2. Teach me how...
Montre mwen kijan...
3. Teach me how to speak Creole.
Montre mwen kijan pou mwen pale Kreyòl.
4. Is this how?
Eske se konsa?
5. Is this how you say it?
Eske se konsa ou di li?
6. Is this how they say it?
Eske se konsa yo di li?
7. Is this how you do it?
Eske se konsa ou fè li?
8. Is this how they do it?
Eske se konsa yo fè li?
Haitian Creole for, "Help me, please"
help (n.) - èd, asistans, sipò
help (v) - ede, asiste, sipòte
Help me, please. - Ede m tanpri.
Can I help you? - Eske m kapap ede w?
How can I help you? - Kisa m ka fè pou ou?
help (v) - ede, asiste, sipòte
Help me, please. - Ede m tanpri.
Can I help you? - Eske m kapap ede w?
How can I help you? - Kisa m ka fè pou ou?
What make your website help people?
Well, I hope it can be a cache of resources on the Haitian Creole language for people who are learning it. Haitian Creole is such a beautiful language! So many people don't recognize that. And many more don't even recognize it as a language. This language is the communication tool, the bridge, that'll take you right into the heart of Haiti's paradoxical ambience.
Bonjou Mandaly. Kijan ou ye? Is there a way to say the french expression "avant-première" d'un film? Mèsi anpil.
Bonjou stranger :)
There's not an official expression for "avant-première" in Creole.
People most often call it, 'prezantasyon fim nan' otherwise they'd use the French word, 'avant-première'.
There's not an official expression for "avant-première" in Creole.
People most often call it, 'prezantasyon fim nan' otherwise they'd use the French word, 'avant-première'.
How do you say, "what does that mean?"
kisa | sa | vle | di | (uncontracted)
sa | sa | vle | di | (contracted)
what | that | want | to say | (translation)
What does that mean?
Sa sa vle di?
or
Kisa sa vle di?
What do you mean?
Sa w vle di?
or
Kisa w vle di?
sa | sa | vle | di | (contracted)
what | that | want | to say | (translation)
What does that mean?
Sa sa vle di?
or
Kisa sa vle di?
What do you mean?
Sa w vle di?
or
Kisa w vle di?
what color is
What color is...? - Ki koulè...?
What color is the book? - Ki koulè liv la?
What color is your house? - Ki koulè kay ou?
What color are your eyes? - Ki koulè zye w?
What color are my eyes? - Ki koulè zye m?
What color are your shoes? - Ki koulè soulye w?
What color is the book? - Ki koulè liv la?
What color is your house? - Ki koulè kay ou?
What color are your eyes? - Ki koulè zye w?
What color are my eyes? - Ki koulè zye m?
What color are your shoes? - Ki koulè soulye w?
If you had your own country, what would you name it?
I would call it PotPourri.
The cities would have such names as Cinnamon, Cypress, Lavender, and Lemon Peel :-)
The cities would have such names as Cinnamon, Cypress, Lavender, and Lemon Peel :-)
What's that a Creole phrase uttered at the beginning of Rihanna's "Man Down" music video? thanks.
Yes, indeed, the first two words uttered "Sak Pase?" is Haitian Creole for "What's up?"The setting is definitely Caribbean, looks like Jamaica; but the language spoken was from Haiti and other Caribbean Islands.
Sak Pase? - What's up?
Sak Pase? - What's up?
Call me → Rele m
Call me. - Rele m.
Call me later - Rele m pita.
Call me tomorrow. - Rele m demen.
I'll call you. - Ma rele w.
Call me later - Rele m pita.
Call me tomorrow. - Rele m demen.
I'll call you. - Ma rele w.
Quizzes
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Li la, lap fè m fou
Li la, lap fè m fou. - He's here, driving me crazy.
Li la. - He's here.
Nou la. - We're here.
You're driving me crazy. - Wap fè m fou.
She's driving me crazy. - Lap fè m fou.
Li la. - He's here.
Nou la. - We're here.
You're driving me crazy. - Wap fè m fou.
She's driving me crazy. - Lap fè m fou.
Unless u "were" told to do so, u cannot watch TV, u cannot go outside, u cannot play with ur friend..
Si m pa di w gade televizyon, ou paka gade televizyon
Si m pa di w al deyò a, ou paka al deyò a
Si m pa di w al jwe ak zanmi, ou paka al jwe ak zanmi
Si m pa di w al deyò a, ou paka al deyò a
Si m pa di w al jwe ak zanmi, ou paka al jwe ak zanmi
I'm sure you already covered this topic but I can't find it: How do you say the verb "to need"? For example, "I need, you need, we need, she needs". Thank you - I LOVE your blog!
Thanks :)
I need - mwen bezwen
you need - ou bezwen
He/she/it needs - li bezwen
we need - nou bezwen
you need - nou bezwen
they need - yo bezwen
I need - mwen bezwen
you need - ou bezwen
He/she/it needs - li bezwen
we need - nou bezwen
you need - nou bezwen
they need - yo bezwen
I need a car - m bezwen yon machin
What do you need? - Kisa ou bezwen?
Do you need help? - Eske ou bezwen èd?
We need to talk. - Nou bezwen pale
I need to know. - M bezwen konnen
Holding Hands
holding hand - kenbe men
walking hand in hand - mache men nan men
Example:
1. Hold my hand. - Kenbe men m.
2. I want to hold your hand. - M vle kenbe men w.
3. Let's walk hand in hand - Ann mache men nan men.
4. They were walking hand in hand. - Yo tap mache men nan men.
5. Give me your hand. - Ban m men ou.
6. Michael, hold your sister's hand! - Michael, kenbe men sè w!
7. Wash you hands, please. - Lave men w, tanpri.
walking hand in hand - mache men nan men
Example:
1. Hold my hand. - Kenbe men m.
2. I want to hold your hand. - M vle kenbe men w.
3. Let's walk hand in hand - Ann mache men nan men.
4. They were walking hand in hand. - Yo tap mache men nan men.
5. Give me your hand. - Ban m men ou.
6. Michael, hold your sister's hand! - Michael, kenbe men sè w!
7. Wash you hands, please. - Lave men w, tanpri.
Is there a term/phrase for "soul mate" in Kreyol? Would it be similar to the french 'âme soeur'?
Soul mate - boulpik, anmourèz, tokay, or sometimes people would also say "kè" which means 'heart'.
Examples:
Examples:
Ou se boulpik mwen.
Ou se amourèz mwen.
Ou se tokay mwen.
Ou se kè mwen.
All mean "You are my true love." or "You are my true friend".
Ou se amourèz mwen.
Ou se tokay mwen.
Ou se kè mwen.
All mean "You are my true love." or "You are my true friend".
I m having difficulty finding the correct translations for "I wish to see you". I have tried 'swete' from the dictionary and it doesn't sound right.
In that case you mean "desire" or "feel like"
Example: I feel like eating a cookie. or I desire to see you.
The Haitian creole translation is: anvi.
1. I desire to see you. - M anvi wè w.
Example: I feel like eating a cookie. or I desire to see you.
The Haitian creole translation is: anvi.
1. I desire to see you. - M anvi wè w.
2. I feel like eating chocolate cake. - M anvi manje yon ti gato chokola.
3. What do you feel like eating today? - Kisa w anvi manje jodi a?
4. I wish I could see my child. - M anvi wè pitit mwen.
5. I feel like kissing you. - M anvi anbrase w.
6. Do you feel like throwing up? - Eske ou anvi vomi?
7. Do you have to go pee? - Eske ou anvi al pipi?
Sometimes you'll hear:
8. M anvi wè mari m. - I miss my husband. or I wish I could be with my husband.
6. Do you feel like throwing up? - Eske ou anvi vomi?
7. Do you have to go pee? - Eske ou anvi al pipi?
Sometimes you'll hear:
8. M anvi wè mari m. - I miss my husband. or I wish I could be with my husband.
9. M anvi wè w. - I miss you. or I wish I could see you
10. M anvi wè fanmi m. - I wish I could see my family.
Before and After
before - avan, anvan (you may use either 'avan' or 'anvan')
after - apre
Using 'anvan' and 'apre' in a sentence:
1. Think before you talk.
Panse anvan ou pale.
2. Brush your teeth before you go to bed.
Bwose dan ou anvan ou al dòmi.
3. Call me after 8:00.
Rele m apre witè.
4. After the party, everyone went home.
Apre fèt la, tout moun te al lakay yo.
5. Kiss me before you go.
Anbrase m anvan ou ale.
6. Wash your hands before you eat.
Lave men w anvan ou manje.
7. Wipe your feet before coming in.
Siye pye w anvan ou antre.
after - apre
Using 'anvan' and 'apre' in a sentence:
1. Think before you talk.
Panse anvan ou pale.
2. Brush your teeth before you go to bed.
Bwose dan ou anvan ou al dòmi.
3. Call me after 8:00.
Rele m apre witè.
4. After the party, everyone went home.
Apre fèt la, tout moun te al lakay yo.
5. Kiss me before you go.
Anbrase m anvan ou ale.
6. Wash your hands before you eat.
Lave men w anvan ou manje.
7. Wipe your feet before coming in.
Siye pye w anvan ou antre.
The many ways to say "and" in Creole.
and - e, a, ak, avè, avèk, ansanm a, ansanm ak, ansanm avè, ansanm avèk
Jack and Jill
Jack a Jill
Jack ak Jill
Jack avè Jill
Jack avèk Jil
Jack e Jill
Jack ansanm a Jill
Jack ansanm ak Jill
Jack ansanm avè Jill
Jack ansanm avèk Jill
Jack and Jill
Jack a Jill
Jack ak Jill
Jack avè Jill
Jack avèk Jil
Jack e Jill
Jack ansanm a Jill
Jack ansanm ak Jill
Jack ansanm avè Jill
Jack ansanm avèk Jill
what is the traditional clothing
Traditional clothing in Haiti is pretty conventional and westernized.
In most Christian groups, Christian women are not expected to wear revealing clothing, pants, jewelry, or paint their nails.
In most Christian groups, Christian women are not expected to wear revealing clothing, pants, jewelry, or paint their nails.
On my mission trip to Haiti last year, I left all my pants back in the states, only wore long skirts. Still some of the church members were complaining about the clear coating nail paint I had on my toes. I respectfully ignore them :-(
how do you say best friend?
best friend - pi bon zanmi
my best friend - pi bon zanmi m
This is my best friend. - Sa se pi bon zanmi m.
He's my best friend. - Li se pi bon zanmi m.
You are my best friend. - Ou se pi bon zanmi m.
my best friend - pi bon zanmi m
This is my best friend. - Sa se pi bon zanmi m.
He's my best friend. - Li se pi bon zanmi m.
You are my best friend. - Ou se pi bon zanmi m.
The Haitian Creole Alphabet please? Thanks dear, you're awesome!
As published in 1979:
a, an, b, ch, d, e, è, en, f, g, h, i, j, k, l, m, n, ng, o, ò, on, ou, oun, p, r, s, t, ui, v, w, y, z
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m'renmen ou plis pase mwen menm
M renmen w plis pase tèt mwen - I love you more than I love myself.
Is that ever possible?
Verb 'To Want'
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Bonswa mezanmi!
Good evening friends!
Please remember that 'M' is a contraction for 'mwen' which means 'I' or 'me'.
You may substitute 'm' for 'mwen' if you wish.
Want (v.) - Vle
1. M vle yon machin.
I want a car.
2. M vle yon pizza.
I want a pizza.
or, if you like tacos, you may say 'taco':)
3. M vle pale.
I want to talk.
4. M vle ale.
I want to go.
5. Kisa ou vle jodi a?
What do you want today?
6. Eske ou vle ale avè m?
Do you want to go with me?
7. Eske ou vle danse?
Do you want to dance?
8. M vle di ou mèsi
I want to say thank you
9. M vle konnen la verite.
I want to know the truth.
10. M pa vle anyen.
I don’t want anything.
11. Kisa nou vle nan lavi a?
What do we want in life?
12. Nou vle libète, respè ak lanmou
We want freedom, respect and love
Se tout, mèsi e orevwa!
That's all, thank you and goodbye!
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Bonswa mezanmi!
Good evening friends!
Please remember that 'M' is a contraction for 'mwen' which means 'I' or 'me'.
You may substitute 'm' for 'mwen' if you wish.
Want (v.) - Vle
1. M vle yon machin.
I want a car.
2. M vle yon pizza.
I want a pizza.
or, if you like tacos, you may say 'taco':)
3. M vle pale.
I want to talk.
4. M vle ale.
I want to go.
5. Kisa ou vle jodi a?
What do you want today?
6. Eske ou vle ale avè m?
Do you want to go with me?
7. Eske ou vle danse?
Do you want to dance?
8. M vle di ou mèsi
I want to say thank you
9. M vle konnen la verite.
I want to know the truth.
10. M pa vle anyen.
I don’t want anything.
11. Kisa nou vle nan lavi a?
What do we want in life?
12. Nou vle libète, respè ak lanmou
We want freedom, respect and love
Se tout, mèsi e orevwa!
That's all, thank you and goodbye!
Track: Nou vle, Nou vle by Ansy Dérose
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PlayHow do people learn them in their heads?
Learn what? The language vocabulary?
The best way to learn is by repetition, and by listening and mimicking others.
That's what I found most helpful when I was learning to speak English.
Do you have Hurricane Preparedness materials in Haitian Creole for my Creole speaking groups here? Thanks.
Took me some time to put it together, but here it is.
This video is in Creole. It's about instruction on how to prepare and remain safe during a hurricane.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eob4cy8nzP8
This video is in Creole. It's about instruction on how to prepare and remain safe during a hurricane.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eob4cy8nzP8
Playhow do you say since im hatian im learning my language in haitian?
Paske mwen se Ayisyen, map aprann lang mwen an Kreyòl.
instead
instead - olye, pito
Wear the red dress instead of the blue one.
Mete rad wouj la olye rad ble a.
Instead of helping me, they robbed me.
Olye yo ede m, yo te vòlò m.
I love your brother instead. OUCH! :(
Mwen renmen frè w la pito.
Wear the red dress instead of the blue one.
Mete rad wouj la olye rad ble a.
Instead of helping me, they robbed me.
Olye yo ede m, yo te vòlò m.
I love your brother instead. OUCH! :(
Mwen renmen frè w la pito.
Praise the lord
Praise the Lord! - Louwe swa letènèl!
Praise God! - Beni swa Letènel!
Glory be to God! - Glwaradye!
Bless the Lord - Beni swa Letènel.
May the name of the Lord be praised - Se pou non Bondye beni
Jesus is Lord - Jezi se Senyè a
Glory to Jesus - Glwa a Jezi
Praised be the Holy Spirit - Glwa o Sentespri
Thank the Lord! - Mèsi Senyè!
Jesus is alive! - Jezi vivan!
God bless you. - Bondye beni w.
Ask me anything
Praise God! - Beni swa Letènel!
Glory be to God! - Glwaradye!
Bless the Lord - Beni swa Letènel.
May the name of the Lord be praised - Se pou non Bondye beni
Jesus is Lord - Jezi se Senyè a
Glory to Jesus - Glwa a Jezi
Praised be the Holy Spirit - Glwa o Sentespri
Thank the Lord! - Mèsi Senyè!
Jesus is alive! - Jezi vivan!
God bless you. - Bondye beni w.
Ask me anything
She does all-right in school..Did you cut yourself? No, I'm all-right..
She does alright in school - Li fè byen lekòl. or Li fè byen nan lekòl li.
Did you cut yourself - Eske ou blese?
No, I'm alright. - Non, mwen byen.
Did you cut yourself - Eske ou blese?
No, I'm alright. - Non, mwen byen.
how to say.' I respect the movement'
I respect the movement. - M respekte mouvman an.
By 'movement', you do mean 'organisation or crusade' right?
By 'movement', you do mean 'organisation or crusade' right?
Happy Mother's Day!
Happy Mother's Day! - Bònn fèt dè mè!
In Haiti, Mother's Day is celebrated on the last Sunday of May.
Manman rich - Rich moms
Manman pòv - Poor moms
Manman makout - Strict moms
Manman sitirèz - Over-lenient moms
Manman kontrolè - "CEO" moms
Manman sou jenou - Praying moms
Tout se manman. - They're all moms.
Yo tout proteje pitit yo tankou yon bèt sovaj proteje pitit li.
They all protect their offsprings just like a wild animal protects its newborn.
Tout se predispozisyon.
It's all instinct.
In Haiti, Mother's Day is celebrated on the last Sunday of May.
Manman rich - Rich moms
Manman pòv - Poor moms
Manman makout - Strict moms
Manman sitirèz - Over-lenient moms
Manman kontrolè - "CEO" moms
Manman sou jenou - Praying moms
Tout se manman. - They're all moms.
Yo tout proteje pitit yo tankou yon bèt sovaj proteje pitit li.
They all protect their offsprings just like a wild animal protects its newborn.
Tout se predispozisyon.
It's all instinct.
What's your favorite season, and would you live all year in that season if you could?
Tropical Winter.
yeah, why not?
yeah, why not?
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