non
particle, everyday
The Haitian Creole word for "no" is non. The word for "yes" is wi.
Use non to answer a question. To make a sentence negative, put pa before the verb: Mwen pa konnen, "I do not know".
Meaning: negative answer (phrase)
How does it change in a sentence?
Non is only the answer word. Inside a sentence the negative marker is pa, not non.
Did you know?
- Do not confuse non with nan, which means "in" or "the" depending on the sentence.
Examples in context
- Non, mwen pa vle.No, I do not want to.
- Mwen pa konnen.I do not know.
Example conversation
A waiter offers more food to a guest at a family dinner.
- GasonOu vle plis diri?Do you want more rice?
- EnviteNon, mèsi.No, thank you.
- GasonOu vle yon vè dlo?Do you want a glass of water?
