How to Say “Bad” in Creole (Haitian Creole)

move
adjective, Haitian Creole
In Haitian Creole "bad" is move, from French mauvais. It goes after the noun, so "bad weather" is move tan.
Use move for bad food, bad news, a bad day or a bad person. To say something is not bad, add pa: Li pa move.
Meaning: not good (adjective)

Did you know?

  • Haitian Creole adjectives such as move come after the noun they describe.

Examples in context

  • Sa move.
    That is bad.
  • Li pa move.
    It is not bad.

Example conversation

Joel and his sister Rose talk about the weather before leaving the house.

  1. Joel

    Tan an move jodi a.
    The weather is bad today.
  2. Rose

    Wi, lapli ap tonbe.
    Yes, it is raining.
  3. Joel

    Ann rete lakay.
    Let us stay home.
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