Mwen konprann
everyday, Haitian Creole
This page covers Haitian Creole. The usual way to say "I understand" is Mwen konprann, made of mwen (I) and konprann (understand). It is also called Mwen konprann ou.
Meaning: statement that you follow what is said (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Creole | Note |
|---|---|
| Mwen konprann | everyday, Haitian Creole |
| Mwen konprann ou | neutral |
Add ou (you) after the verb to say "I understand you": Mwen konprann ou. To say the opposite, put pa before the verb: Mwen pa konprann.
How does it change in a sentence?
Haitian Creole verbs do not change for person or tense in the simple present. The same konprann is used for I, you, we and they, and only the pronoun changes.
Did you know?
- Haitian Creole is written with an official orthography adopted in 1979, and it follows the sounds closely, so konprann is read almost as it is spelled.
Examples in context
- Mwen konprann sa ou di a.I understand what you are saying.
- Mwen pa konprann.I do not understand.
- Mwen konprann ou.I understand you.
Example conversation
Marie explains a bus route to Jean, who has just arrived in Port-au-Prince.
- MarieOu dwe pran bis la nan kafou a.You must take the bus at the intersection.
- JeanMwen konprann. Mèsi anpil.I understand. Thank you very much.
- MariePa gen pwoblèm.No problem.
