mwen
standard, Haitian Creole
This page covers Haitian Creole. "Me" and "I" are both mwen, often shortened to m.
Meaning: first person singular pronoun (pronoun)
Ways to say it
| Creole | Note |
|---|---|
| mwen | standard, Haitian Creole |
| M | short form |
The same pronoun is used as subject, object and possessive. Mwen manje is "I eat", Ba mwen is "give me" and kay mwen is "my house".
How does it change in a sentence?
In everyday speech and writing the short form m attaches to the next word, as in m pa konnen or ban m.
Did you know?
- Haitian Creole has no separate "I" and "me", which makes the pronoun system simpler than French.
Examples in context
- Ban m yon bagay.Give me something.
- Mwen se Pierre.I am Pierre.
Example conversation
A new teacher, Madan Joseph, meets a student named Lionel.
- Madan JosephKijan ou rele?What is your name?
- LionelMwen rele Lionel.My name is Lionel.
- Madan JosephByenvini, Lionel.Welcome, Lionel.
