Kijan ou ye?
everyday, Haitian Creole
In Haitian Creole the standard question is Kijan ou ye? Kouman ou ye? is another common form and means the same thing.
Meaning: question asking how someone is (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Creole | Note |
|---|---|
| Kijan ou ye? | everyday, Haitian Creole |
| Kouman ou ye? | everyday |
Either one works with friends, elders and strangers. To add "today", say Kijan ou ye jodi a?
Which one should you use?
A more casual question is Sak pase?, to which friends may answer N ap boule.
How does it change in a sentence?
Ou means "you" and ye is the form of "to be" used in this question.
Did you know?
- Kouman and kijan both mean "how" in Haitian Creole.
Examples in context
- Kijan ou ye jodi a?How are you doing today?
- Mwen byen, mèsi.I am well, thanks.
- Kouman ou ye, Madan?How are you, ma'am?
Example conversation
Elder Papa Joseph meets the young neighbor Kevin on the street.
- KevinBonjou, Papa Joseph. Kijan ou ye?Good morning, Papa Joseph. How are you?
- Papa JosephMwen byen, pitit mwen. E ou menm?I am fine, my child. And you?
- KevinMwen byen tou, mèsi.I am fine too, thanks.
