pa gen lajan
everyday
This page covers Haitian Creole (Kreyòl ayisyen), the most widely spoken creole. To say "no money" use pa gen lajan. For "I have no money" say mwen pa gen lajan.
Meaning: having no money (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Creole | Note |
|---|---|
| pa gen lajan | everyday |
| mwen pa gen lajan | I have no money |
The structure pa gen means "there is not" or "not to have". Add lajan for money.
How does it change in a sentence?
Negation in Haitian Creole is made with pa before the verb, so you do not change the verb itself.
Did you know?
- Lajan also means "silver" as a metal, from French l'argent.
Examples in context
- Li pa gen lajan pou achte l.He does not have money to buy it.
Example conversation
Two friends, Alix and Mimose, stand at a market stall.
- MimoseOu pral achte sa a?Are you going to buy this?
- AlixNon, mwen pa gen lajan jodi a.No, I have no money today.
- MimosePa enkyete, m ap peye.Do not worry, I will pay.
