Kijan jounen ou te ye?
everyday, Haitian Creole
In Haitian Creole you can ask Kijan jounen ou te ye? for "how was your day?" A yes or no version is Ou te gen yon bon jounen?, "did you have a good day?"
Meaning: question about someone's day (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Creole | Note |
|---|---|
| Kijan jounen ou te ye? | everyday, Haitian Creole |
| Ou te gen yon bon jounen? | yes/no question |
Ask it in the evening when family or friends get home. The reply could be Jounen an te byen for "the day went well".
How does it change in a sentence?
The particle te marks the past, so te ye makes the question about a day that is over.
Did you know?
- Haitian Creole marks past time with the little word te placed before the verb.
Examples in context
- Kijan jounen ou te ye?How was your day?
- Jounen an te byen.The day was good.
- Ou te gen yon bon jounen?Did you have a good day?
Example conversation
Mother Solange asks her son Wilner when he comes home from school.
- SolangeKijan jounen ou te ye, Wilner?How was your day, Wilner?
- WilnerLi te byen, Manman.It was good, Mom.
- SolangeAle lave men w, nou pral manje.Go wash your hands, we are going to eat.
