kijan
everyday, Haitian Creole
In Haitian Creole "how" is kijan, which is also written ki jan. Kouman is another word with the same use.
Meaning: in what way (adverb)
Ways to say it
| Creole | Note |
|---|---|
| kijan | everyday, Haitian Creole |
| kouman | everyday |
Kijan starts questions about the way something is done: Kijan pou m ale la? means "how do I get there?"
How does it change in a sentence?
In a question, kijan sits at the front, as in Kijan ou rele?, "what is your name?" (literally "how are you called?").
Did you know?
- The question Kijan ou rele? literally asks "how are you called?" instead of "what is your name?"
Examples in context
- Kijan pou m ale la?How do I get there?
- Kijan ou rele?What is your name?
- Kijan sa fèt?How is it done?
Example conversation
A tourist, Emma, asks a local, Frantz, for directions in Jacmel.
- EmmaEskize m. Kijan pou m ale nan plaj la?Excuse me. How do I get to the beach?
- FrantzAle tou dwat, answit vire adwat.Go straight, then turn right.
- EmmaMèsi anpil.Thank you very much.
