manman
noun, everyday
Children and adults say manman for "mom" in Haitian Creole. Mama is a softer, more casual version.
Meaning: mother, informal (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Creole | Note |
|---|---|
| manman | noun, everyday |
| mama | noun, casual |
To address your mother directly, say Manman. To talk about her, say manman m, "my mom".
How does it change in a sentence?
The possessive comes after the noun and uses the short m: manman m, manman w for "your mom".
Did you know?
- Haitian Creole possessives follow the noun, so "my mom" is manman m and not the other way round.
Examples in context
- Manman, mwen grangou.Mom, I am hungry.
- Manman m ap fè manje.My mom is cooking.
- Mama pa la jodi a.Mom is not here today.
Example conversation
Wilson comes home from school and finds his mother in the kitchen.
- WilsonManman, mwen vini.Mom, I am home.
- ManmanByenvini, pitit mwen.Welcome, my child.
- WilsonManman, mwen grangou anpil.Mom, I am very hungry.
