Creole

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

This page covers Haitian Creole. The standard way to say hello is Bonjou, used from morning until the afternoon.

God in Haitian Creole is Bondye. The word Granmèt is also used for “the Lord”, especially in church language.

The Haitian Creole word for the number “one” is youn. Before a noun it becomes yon, which also means “a”. When counting, say youn, de, twa, kat, senk.

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

The Haitian Creole word for the okra vegetable is gombo. Gombo is used in the market and in the kitchen, where it appears in sauces and stews.

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”.

The common way to say “be safe” in Haitian Creole is Pran swen ou, literally “take care of yourself”.

In Haitian Creole you tell someone to be patient with Pran pasyans, literally “take patience”. Gen pasyans also works and means “have patience”.