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Ki mirak!
Meaning
An expression used when reacting to something unexpected, surprising, or unusual.
It is especially useful when someone does something they rarely do or behaves in a way you did not expect.
Depending on the speaker's tone, the expression can sound sincere, playful, teasing, or sarcastic.
Possible Translations: What a surprise! Well, look at that! What a miracle! I can't believe it!
Literal Meaning: What a miracle!
Example 1
Ki mirak ou rele m jodi a! Sa fè plizyè ane depi m pa tande vwa w.
What a surprise that you called me today! I haven't heard your voice in years.
Example 2
Y ap vann yon bann chemiz gwo mak a mwatye pri nan magazen an jodi a. Ki mirak!
They're selling a bunch of name-brand shirts for half price at the store today. What a surprise!
A Flexible Expression of Surprise
Although ki mirak literally means what a miracle, it does not always refer to a true or supernatural miracle.
In everyday conversations, people often use it to react to something unexpected or to playfully point out that someone is doing something unusual.
For example, if a friend who rarely calls suddenly contacts you, you might jokingly say, Ki mirak ou rele m jodi a!
The closest English translation depends on the situation and the speaker's tone. It may mean What a surprise!, Well, look at that!, or What a miracle!