manman
everyday, Haitian Creole
This page covers Haitian Creole. Mother is manman, and mama is a more affectionate form.
Meaning: mother (noun)
Ways to say it
| Creole | Note |
|---|---|
| manman | everyday, Haitian Creole |
| Mama | affectionate |
Children say manman when speaking to their mother and about her. Write manman m for "my mother".
Which one should you use?
Father is papa, so a family often says manman ak papa for "mom and dad".
Did you know?
- The word manman is a doubled syllable that appears in baby words for mother in many languages.
Examples in context
- Manman m renmen kuit manje.My mother loves to cook.
- Manman, mwen vini.Mom, I am coming.
Example conversation
Little Wendy runs to her mother Fabienne after school.
- WendyManman, mwen tounen!Mom, I am back!
- FabienneByenvini, cheri.Welcome, dear.
- WendyMwen grangou.I am hungry.
