mache
verb, Haitian Creole
In Haitian Creole, "to walk" is mache. The same word is also the noun for a market. It is also called ale a pye.
Meaning: to move on foot (verb)
Ways to say it
| Creole | Note |
|---|---|
| mache | verb, Haitian Creole |
| ale a pye | go on foot |
Ann mache means "let's walk". To say you go on foot, use ale a pye.
Which one should you use?
The verb and the noun look the same, so context tells you if mache means walk or market.
How do you pronounce it?
Say mache as "mah-SHAY".
Did you know?
- Mache as both "walk" and "market" comes from French marcher and marché.
Examples in context
- Ann mache.Let's walk.
- Mwen renmen mache.I like to walk.
- Mwen ale nan mache a.I am going to the market.
Example conversation
Two neighbors, Rita and Joel, plan an evening walk.
- RitaOu vle mache avè m?Do you want to walk with me?
- JoelWi, ann mache.Yes, let's walk.
- RitaAnn ale bò lanmè a.Let's go by the sea.
