Eske ou se Ayisyen?
to a man
This page covers Haitian Creole. The usual question is Eske ou se Ayisyen?, and in casual speech Ou se Ayisyen? works too. It is also called Eske ou se Ayisyèn?
Meaning: question about nationality (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Creole | Note |
|---|---|
| Eske ou se Ayisyen? | to a man |
| Ou se Ayisyen? | casual |
| Eske ou se Ayisyèn? | to a woman |
The answer is Wi, mwen se Ayisyen, "Yes, I am Haitian", or Non, mwen pa Ayisyen, "No, I am not Haitian".
How does it change in a sentence?
Eske at the start turns a statement into a yes or no question. Ayisyen is the word for a Haitian man and Ayisyèn for a Haitian woman.
Did you know?
- The final n in Ayisyen is nasal, so the word sounds close to "ah-ee-see-YEN".
Example conversation
At a gathering in Miami, Carla asks Jean about his origins.
- CarlaEske ou se Ayisyen?Are you Haitian?
- JeanWi, mwen se Ayisyen.Yes, I am Haitian.
- CarlaMwen menm tou.Me too.
