mayonèz
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Mayonnaise in Haitian Creole is mayonèz. The spelling follows the sounds, as Haitian Creole spelling always does.
Ask for it with Mete mayonèz ladan l, "put mayonnaise in it".
Meaning: the creamy sauce (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
With the article after the noun, "the mayonnaise" is mayonèz la.
Did you know?
- Haitian Creole spelling is phonetic, so French mayonnaise became mayonèz to match how it is said.
Examples in context
- Mete ti kras mayonèz.Put a little mayonnaise.
- Pa gen mayonèz ankò.There is no more mayonnaise.
Example conversation
Sandra makes sandwiches for her brother Peterson.
- SandraOu vle mayonèz?Do you want mayonnaise?
- PetersonWi, men pa twòp.Yes, but not too much.
- SandraMen li.Here it is.
