Mwen se Ayisyen
neutral, Haitian Creole
In Haitian Creole you say Mwen se Ayisyen for "I am Haitian". A woman can say Mwen se Ayisyèn.
Meaning: statement of nationality (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Creole | Note |
|---|---|
| Mwen se Ayisyen | neutral, Haitian Creole |
| Mwen se Ayisyèn | woman |
The word se links mwen to a noun. In everyday speech, many people also say Mwen se ayisyen without a capital letter.
How does it change in a sentence?
Before a noun Creole uses se for "is" or "am", but before an adjective it uses no linking word at all.
Did you know?
- Haitian Creole is spoken by nearly all Haitians, while French is spoken by a smaller share of the population.
Examples in context
- Mwen se Ayisyèn e mwen fyè.I am Haitian and I am proud.
- Manman m se Ayisyèn.My mother is Haitian.
Example conversation
Two travelers, Josué and Linda, talk at an airport in Montreal.
- LindaOu se Ayisyen?Are you Haitian?
- JosuéWi, mwen se Ayisyen.Yes, I am Haitian.
- LindaMwen se Ayisyèn tou!I am Haitian too!
