mwen
standard, Haitian Creole
The Haitian Creole word for "I" is mwen, often shortened to m before a verb.
Meaning: first person singular (pronoun)
Ways to say it
| Creole | Note |
|---|---|
| mwen | standard, Haitian Creole |
| m | short |
Mwen also means "me" and "my". So mwen changes with its place: Mwen grangou is "I am hungry", ede mwen is "help me" and kay mwen is "my house".
How does it change in a sentence?
The short m is written as a separate letter before the verb: M ap manje means "I am eating".
How do you pronounce it?
Mwen is a single syllable that sounds like "mwehn" with a nasal ending.
Did you know?
- Haitian Creole pronouns do not change for gender or case, so mwen covers "I", "me" and "my".
Examples in context
- Mwen se Pyè.I am Pierre.
- M ap manje.I am eating.
- Mwen renmen mizik.I love music.
Example conversation
Teacher Madan Rose asks a new student to introduce himself.
- Madan RoseKijan ou rele?What is your name?
- PyèMwen rele Pyè.My name is Pierre.
- Madan RoseByenvini nan klas la, Pyè.Welcome to the class, Pierre.
