kè m
affectionate
This page covers Haitian Creole (Kreyòl ayisyen), the most widely spoken creole. To say "my heart" use kè m or the fuller kè mwen. It is also a loving way to address someone.
Meaning: my heart, also a loving address (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Creole | Note |
|---|---|
| kè m | affectionate |
| kè mwen | full form |
It names the body part and works as a tender word between partners, and sometimes toward children.
How does it change in a sentence?
Kè is the noun and m is the short form of mwen. The possessive comes after the noun.
Did you know?
- Kè comes from French coeur, and the word is also used in expressions of feeling, like kè kontan for "happy heart".
Examples in context
- Kè m kontan anpil.My heart is very happy.
- Kè m ap bat vit.My heart is beating fast.
Example conversation
Nadine hugs her husband Samuel at the airport.
- SamuelKè m, mwen manke ou anpil.My heart, I missed you a lot.
- NadineMwen menm tou.Me too.
- SamuelAnn ale lakay.Let us go home.
