Ou manke m
everyday, Haitian Creole
To say "I miss you" in Haitian Creole, use Ou manke m, literally "you are missing to me". Mwen sonje ou also appears and means "I think of you".
Meaning: expressing longing (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Creole | Note |
|---|---|
| Ou manke m | everyday, Haitian Creole |
| Mwen sonje ou | I remember you |
Say Ou manke m anpil for "I miss you a lot". It fits family, friends and partners who are far away.
Which one should you use?
The structure is reversed from English. The person missed is the subject, and the one who misses is m.
Did you know?
- The Creole manke comes from French manquer, which has the same reversed structure.
Examples in context
- Ou manke m.I miss you.
- Mwen sonje ou chak jou.I think of you every day.
Example conversation
Sister Esther calls her brother abroad.
- EstherOu manke m anpil.I miss you a lot.
- FrèOu manke m tou.I miss you too.
- EstherKi lè ou ap tounen?When are you coming back?
