lendi
everyday
This page covers Haitian Creole (Kreyòl ayisyen), the most widely spoken creole. Monday is lendi. Like the other days of the week it is written in lowercase.
To say "on Monday" just use the word on its own: Mwen ap travay lendi.
Meaning: first working day of the week (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The word has no article of its own. Add a at the end to say "this Monday" or "that Monday": lendi a.
Did you know?
- The names lendi, madi, mèkredi come from French, and the Haitian spellings follow the way they are pronounced.
Examples in context
- Lendi mwen ale lekòl.On Monday I go to school.
- Nou wè lendi pwochen.We will see each other next Monday.
Example conversation
Two coworkers, Jean and Rose, plan the week on Friday afternoon.
- JeanKilè reyinyon an ye?When is the meeting?
- RoseLendi maten.Monday morning.
- JeanDakò, nou wè lendi.Okay, see you Monday.
