granpapa
everyday, Haitian Creole
Grandpa in Haitian Creole is granpapa or granpè. Granpapa mwen means "my grandpa".
Meaning: grandfather (noun)
Ways to say it
| Creole | Note |
|---|---|
| granpapa | everyday, Haitian Creole |
| granpè | short form |
Grandchildren use granpapa when they speak to or about their grandfather. Granpè is the shorter form.
How does it change in a sentence?
To say "his grandpa" or "her grandpa", add the pronoun after the noun: granpapa li.
Did you know?
- The Creole granpapa comes from French grand-papa.
Examples in context
- Granpapa mwen renmen kafe.My grandpa loves coffee.
- Granpapa, vin chita.Grandpa, come and sit.
- Se granpè li.He is his grandpa.
Example conversation
Boy Kervens sits with his grandfather on the porch.
- KervensGranpapa, di m yon istwa.Grandpa, tell me a story.
- GranpapaChita la, pitit mwen.Sit here, my child.
- KervensMwen tande.I am listening.
