lanmou mwen
endearment
To call someone "my love" in Haitian Creole, say lanmou mwen. Cheri m, "my dear", is just as common between partners.
Meaning: term of endearment (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Creole | Note |
|---|---|
| lanmou mwen | endearment |
| cheri m | endearment, affectionate |
Cheri m also works for children and close family, while lanmou mwen sounds more romantic. Both are said softly between people who are close.
How does it change in a sentence?
The possessive comes after the noun, as always: lanmou mwen and cheri m.
Did you know?
- Cheri comes from the French chéri.
Examples in context
- Bonswa, lanmou mwen.Good evening, my love.
- Cheri m, kote ou ye?My dear, where are you?
- Mwen renmen w, cheri m.I love you, my dear.
Example conversation
Gerard calls his wife Carline from work.
- GerardAlo, lanmou mwen.Hello, my love.
- CarlineAlo, cheri m. Ou la byento?Hello, my dear. Will you be home soon?
- GerardWi, m ap vini.Yes, I am coming.
