parenn
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A godfather in Haitian Creole is parenn. The godmother is marenn.
The parenn is chosen at baptism, and the child uses the same word to address him.
Meaning: male sponsor at a baptism (noun)
Did you know?
- The Creole parenn comes from French parrain, and marenn from French marraine.
Examples in context
- Parenn mwen se tonton mwen.My godfather is my uncle.
- Mwen ale wè parenn mwen.I am going to see my godfather.
Example conversation
Jean talks to his friend Paul.
- JeanKi moun ki parenn ou?Who is your godfather?
- PaulSe tonton mwen.It is my uncle.
- JeanBon.Good.
