Mwen rayi w
strong, Haitian Creole
In Haitian Creole, "I hate you" is Mwen rayi w. The short form is M rayi w.
Meaning: strong expression of hatred (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Creole | Note |
|---|---|
| Mwen rayi w | strong, Haitian Creole |
| M rayi w | strong, short |
Rayi is the verb "to hate" and it is a strong word. Haitians use it in anger or in a quarrel, and it can badly hurt a relationship.
Which one should you use?
A milder way to say you dislike something is Mwen pa renmen sa, "I do not like that".
Did you know?
- The Creole verb rayi comes from the French haïr.
Examples in context
- Mwen rayi w!I hate you!
- Mwen pa renmen sa.I do not like that.
- Li rayi manti.He hates lies.
Example conversation
Brother Jean and sister Carla have an angry quarrel over a broken phone.
- CarlaOu kase telefòn mwen!You broke my phone!
- JeanSe pa fòt mwen.It is not my fault.
- CarlaMwen kolè. M rayi w!I am angry. I hate you!
