menaj
everyday
In Haitian Creole a girlfriend is menaj, also spelled mennaj. It is the same word used for a boyfriend, since the language has no gender. It is also called cheri.
Meaning: a female romantic partner (noun)
Ways to say it
| Creole | Note |
|---|---|
| menaj | everyday |
| mennaj | spelling variant |
| cheri | darling |
Se menaj mwen means "she is my girlfriend". A common pet name is cheri.
Which one should you use?
A wife is madanm, so menaj is the right word for a partner you are dating.
Did you know?
- Madanm means "wife" or "Mrs." and is also how many Haitians address an adult woman politely.
Examples in context
- Se menaj mwen.She is my girlfriend.
- Menaj mwen rele Stéphanie.My girlfriend is called Stéphanie.
Example conversation
Wilson talks to his friend Kervens on the way to a football match in Jacmel.
- KervensOu pral vini ak menaj ou?Are you coming with your girlfriend?
- WilsonWi, l ap rankontre nou la.Yes, she will meet us there.
- KervensBon, n ap tann li.Good, we will wait for her.
