Ayisyen
everyday, masculine or general
In Haitian Creole a Haitian person is an Ayisyen, and a Haitian woman can be called an Ayisyèn. The same word works for the adjective, as in moun Ayisyen.
Meaning: a person from Haiti (noun)
Ways to say it
| Creole | Note |
|---|---|
| Ayisyen | everyday, masculine or general |
| Ayisyèn | everyday, feminine |
Say Mwen se Ayisyen for "I am Haitian". For a woman the form with è is common, but Ayisyen is also used for everyone.
How does it change in a sentence?
To describe something as Haitian, place the word after the noun: manje ayisyen means "Haitian food".
Did you know?
- Haitians usually refer to their language as kreyòl ayisyen or simply kreyòl, and the language is an official language of Haiti next to French.
Examples in context
- Li se yon Ayisyen.He is a Haitian.
- Li se yon Ayisyèn.She is a Haitian woman.
- Mwen renmen manje ayisyen.I love Haitian food.
Example conversation
Two students, Rose and Pierre, introduce themselves in a university hallway.
- PierreOu se Ayisyèn?Are you Haitian?
- RoseWi, mwen se Ayisyèn. E ou menm?Yes, I am Haitian. And you?
- PierreMwen se Ayisyen tou.I am Haitian too.
