Belinda Olive

To say “go away” in Haitian Creole, use Ale! Pati! also means leave. Both are direct commands, so they sound rude to most people.

The Haitian Creole word for “peace” is lapè. It is used for calm in a family, a community or a country. Viv nan lapè means “live in peace”.

This page covers Haitian Creole (Kreyòl ayisyen), the most widely spoken creole. The word for “number” is nimewo. For a single digit people also use chif.

This page covers Haitian Creole. The word for arm is bra. “The arms” is bra yo.

In Haitian Creole, “you’re beautiful” is Ou bèl. Add anpil for “very” and say Ou bèl anpil.

To say “Merry Christmas” in Haitian Creole, say Jwaye Nwèl. Bon Nwèl is a common shorter wish. Say it to family, neighbors and coworkers in December.

In Haitian Creole you say Bonjou, non mwen se followed by your name. Bonjou, mwen rele is just as common and means “hello, I am called”.

To say “eat” in Haitian Creole you use manje. The same word also means “food”, and Ann manje means “let us eat”.

Water in Haitian Creole is dlo. It is a short word that you will hear in every home and market. This page covers Haitian Creole.

The usual way to say “leave me alone” in Haitian Creole is Kite m anpè. Kite m trankil means “let me be calm” and is just as common.