myèl
food, Haitian Creole
In Haitian Creole, honey made by bees is myèl. As a pet name, "honey" is cheri, meaning "darling".
Meaning: bee honey and a term of endearment (noun)
Ways to say it
| Creole | Note |
|---|---|
| myèl | food, Haitian Creole |
| cheri | endearment |
Use myèl when you talk about the food: Mwen mete myèl nan te a means "I put honey in the tea". Use cheri or cheri m for a loved one.
Which one should you use?
The endearment does not use the word for the food. Haitians say cheri or doudou to a partner, not myèl.
Did you know?
- Myèl comes from French miel, which also means honey.
Examples in context
- Mwen vle yon ti kiyè myèl.I want a little spoon of honey.
- Myèl la dous anpil.The honey is very sweet.
Example conversation
Elsie asks her husband Garry for honey for her tea.
- ElsieCheri, ou gen myèl?Honey, do you have honey?
- GarryWi, li nan amwa a.Yes, it is in the cupboard.
- ElsieMèsi, cheri m.Thank you, my dear.
