Mwen renmen w, manman
warm, Haitian Creole
In Haitian Creole you say Mwen renmen w, manman for "I love you, Mom". A short version is M renmen w, manman m.
Meaning: declaration of love to a mother (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Creole | Note |
|---|---|
| Mwen renmen w, manman | warm, Haitian Creole |
| M renmen w, manman m | short |
Manman is the common word for mother. Adding m (my) makes it a little more personal.
Which one should you use?
Haitians also say Mama or Mami as pet names for a mother or grandmother.
Did you know?
- Haiti celebrates Mother's Day on the last Sunday of May.
Examples in context
- Bòn fèt manman, mwen renmen w.Happy birthday Mom, I love you.
- Manman m se zanj mwen.My mother is my angel.
Example conversation
Peterson calls his mother Marie-Ange on Mother's Day.
- PetersonAlo, Manman. Bòn fèt manman!Hello, Mom. Happy Mother's Day!
- Marie-AngeMèsi, pitit mwen.Thank you, my child.
- PetersonMwen renmen w, manman.I love you, Mom.
