ou
everyday
"You" in Haitian Creole is ou, which shortens to w after a vowel. Use ou menm to stress it, as in "and you?" This page covers Haitian Creole.
Meaning: you (singular) (pronoun)
Ways to say it
| Creole | Note |
|---|---|
| ou | everyday |
| w | short form after a vowel |
| ou menm | emphatic |
E ou menm? means "and you?" and is a common way to return a question.
How does it change in a sentence?
The same ou works as subject, object and "your", as in ou bèl, mwen renmen ou and non ou. The plural "you all" is nou.
Did you know?
- Haitian Creole has no separate formal you like French vous. The same ou is used for friends and elders.
Examples in context
- Ou bèl.You are beautiful.
- Mwen wè w.I see you.
Example conversation
Two friends greet each other on the street.
- NadineBonjou, kijan ou ye?Hello, how are you?
- MarcM byen, e ou menm?I am fine, and you?
- NadineM byen tou.I am fine too.
