fatige
everyday, Haitian Creole
This page covers Haitian Creole. To say you are tired, use fatige, as in Mwen fatige. Bouke also says you are worn out.
Meaning: feeling worn out (adjective)
Ways to say it
| Creole | Note |
|---|---|
| fatige | everyday, Haitian Creole |
| bouke | worn out, fed up |
Fatige is the plain word for physical tiredness. Bouke can mean tired but also fed up, depending on context.
How does it change in a sentence?
No verb "to be" is needed. Mwen fatige is just "I tired".
How do you pronounce it?
Say fatige as "fa-tee-ZHEH", close to the French word.
Did you know?
- Since Creole has no verb "to be" before adjectives, a feeling can be stated with just a pronoun and the adjective.
Examples in context
- Li bouke apre travay la.He is worn out after work.
Example conversation
Daniel comes home late and talks with his mother.
- ManmanOu fatige?Are you tired?
- DanielWi, mwen fatige anpil.Yes, I am very tired.
- ManmanManje epi ale dòmi.Eat and then go to sleep.
