grann
everyday, Haitian Creole
Grandma in Haitian Creole is grann or granmè. Grann is the shorter everyday form, and grann mwen means "my grandma".
Meaning: grandmother (noun)
Ways to say it
| Creole | Note |
|---|---|
| grann | everyday, Haitian Creole |
| granmè | full form |
Grandchildren call their grandmother grann when speaking to her. Family talk often adds grann mwen to show who is meant.
How does it change in a sentence?
The pronoun comes after the noun, so "your grandma" is grann ou.
Did you know?
- The Creole grann comes from French grand-mère.
Examples in context
- Grann mwen cho kè.My grandma is warm-hearted.
- Grann, kijan ou ye?Grandma, how are you?
- Mwen pral kay granmè m.I am going to my grandma's house.
Example conversation
Little Daphnee phones her grandmother.
- DaphneeAlo, grann!Hello, grandma!
- GrannAlo, pitit mwen. Kijan ou ye?Hello, my child. How are you?
- DaphneeMwen byen. M ap vin wè ou.I am well. I am coming to see you.
