Creole

The word for “goat” in Haitian Creole is kabrit. It is used for the animal and also for goat meat.

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

In Haitian Creole, “come here” is Vin isit la. Vin is “come” and isit la is “here”. It is a direct command. Add tanpri for “please” to be polite.

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”.

In Haitian Creole, “thank you very much” is Mèsi anpil. Mèsi bokou means the same and is just as common. Anpil means “a lot” and bokou means “much”.

This page covers Haitian Creole (Kreyòl ayisyen), the most widely spoken creole. To say “my son” use pitit gason m.

In Haitian Creole “Sunday” is Dimanch. This page covers Haitian Creole. To say “on Sunday” use dimanch, as in Dimanch map ale legliz.

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 (Kreyòl ayisyen), the most widely spoken creole. The word for “paper” is papye.

In Martinican Creole, the French-based language of Martinique, you say Bonjou for “hello” during the day. Friends also say Salut.