Feelings

1. Mwen kontan

   I am happy / glad

   Usage

   The basic way to say you are pleased. "Mwen kontan wè ou" = glad to see you

2. Mwen kontan anpil

   I am very happy

   Usage

   Anpil ("a lot") goes after the adjective; the pattern works with most adjectives

3. Mwen anfòm

   I am doing well

   Usage

   The standard reply to "Koman ou ye?" (how are you?)

4. Mwen pa anfòm

   I am not feeling well

   Usage

   Covers both mood and health; for illness specifically say "Mwen malad"

5. Mwen tris

   I am sad

   Usage

   From French triste

6. Mwen dekouraje

   I am disappointed / discouraged

   Usage

   Works both for dashed expectations and for losing heart

7. Mwen fache

   I am angry

   Usage

   Said calmly it lands better than raising your voice; explaining the situation resolves things faster than blaming

8. Mwen enève

   I am irritated

   Usage

   Lighter than fache; use it with friends

9. Mwen pè

   I am afraid

   Usage

   Use it plainly if you feel unsafe

10. Mwen enkyete

    I am worried

    Usage

    Pair it with what you are worried about: luggage, schedule, safety

11. Mwen strese

    I am stressed

    Usage

    A borrowing from French stressé, common in everyday speech

12. Mwen sezi

    I am surprised

    Usage

    Works for pleasant and unpleasant surprises alike

13. Mwen soulaje

    I am relieved

    Usage

    Use it when something lost has turned up

14. Mwen fyè

    I am proud

    Usage

    "Mwen fyè de ou" = I am proud of you; a strong compliment

15. Mwen wont

    I am embarrassed / ashamed

    Usage

    Covers both shyness and shame over a mistake

16. Mwen fatige

    I am tired

    Usage

    Use it at the end of a long travel day

17. Mwen bouke

    I have had enough

    Usage

    Mixes exhaustion with being fed up. Fine among friends; aimed at staff or officials it sounds sharp

18. Mwen anvi dòmi

    I am sleepy

    Usage

    Literally "I feel like sleeping"; anvi means "want to"

19. Mwen santi m sèl

    I feel lonely

    Usage

    Literally "I feel alone"; useful on a long trip

20. Mwen sonje ou

    I miss you

    Usage

    Sonje means "remember"; fine for friends and family, not only romantic

21. Mwen pa ka tann

    I can't wait

    Usage

    Literally "I cannot wait"; a warm reply to an invitation

22. Sa fè m plezi

    That makes me happy

    Usage

    A polite response to a gift or a kindness

23. Mwen renmen sa

    I like this

    Usage

    For food, music, shopping. Aimed at a person, "Mwen renmen ou" is a romantic declaration, so keep them apart

24. Kè m kontan pou ou

    I am happy for you

    Usage

    Literally "my heart is happy for you"; the standard response to good news

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