konsa
adverb, Haitian Creole
In Haitian Creole "so" is konsa when it means "like that" or "therefore". For "so much" or "so very", use tèlman. This page covers Haitian Creole.
Meaning: therefore, in that way (adverb)
Ways to say it
| Creole | Note |
|---|---|
| konsa | adverb, Haitian Creole |
| tèlman | adverb, so much |
Konsa fits sentences like Se konsa for "that is how it is". Tèlman comes before an adjective, as in tèlman bèl for "so beautiful".
Which one should you use?
English "so" has many meanings, so the Creole word changes with the meaning.
Did you know?
- The marker pa t marks a negative past in Haitian Creole, as in mwen pa t ale for "I did not go".
Examples in context
- Pa pale konsa.Do not talk like that.
- Manje a tèlman bon.The food is so good.
Example conversation
Colette and Ben talk about a concert.
- ColetteKonsè a te tèlman bèl.The concert was so beautiful.
- BenWi, mwen pa t atann konsa.Yes, I did not expect that.
- ColetteNou dwe tounen ankò.We must go again.
