Creole

A godfather in Haitian Creole is parenn. The godmother is marenn. The parenn is chosen at baptism, and the child uses the same word to address him.

In Haitian Creole, “cake” is gato. It comes from the French gâteau. A slice is yon mòso gato, literally “a piece of cake”.

This page covers Haitian Creole (Kreyòl ayisyen), the most widely spoken creole. The usual word for a party or celebration is fèt.

In Haitian Creole, the color white is blan. It comes from French blanc.

In Haitian Creole “stop it” is Sispann sa. The short form is Sispann. This page covers Haitian Creole.

Gaining insight into the Haitian Creole language can bring you closer to the vibrant culture of Haiti. If you’re looking

In Haitian Creole “something” is yon bagay. A shorter word with the same sense is kichòy. This page covers Haitian Creole.

In Haitian Creole “birthday” is anivèsè, from French anniversaire. Fèt means “party”, and the greeting for a birthday is Bòn fèt!

Creole languages are fascinating and vibrant, with variations spread across different regions. Whether you’re planning a trip to a Creole-speaking

Haitian Creole, also known as Kreyòl Ayisyen, is a vibrant and rich language spoken by millions of people in Haiti