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Mezanmi
Meaning
An expression used to show surprise, shock, disbelief, concern, frustration, or amazement.
Depending on the speaker's tone and the situation, it can mean Wow!, What?!, Oh boy!, or My goodness!
Translation: Wow! What?! Oh boy! My goodness!
Literal Meaning: My friends!
Example 1
Mezanmi! M pa ka kwè yo te genyen match la.
Wow! I can't believe they won the match.
Example 2
Mezanmi! Li te fè yon lòt aksidan!
What?! She got into another accident!
Fun Facts
The literal meaning of mezanmi is my friends.
Although the expression can be used when addressing a group of people, Haitians also commonly use it as an interjection without directly addressing any friends.
The speaker's tone and the situation determine whether mezanmi expresses surprise, admiration, disbelief, concern, frustration, or alarm.