Geri vit
short
The short way to say get well soon in Haitian Creole is Geri vit, "heal quickly". A fuller wish is Mwen swete ou refè vit, "I hope you recover quickly".
Meaning: a wish for someone who is ill (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Creole | Note |
|---|---|
| Geri vit | short |
| Mwen swete ou refè vit | fuller |
Many people add a blessing such as Bondye bon, "God is good", when visiting someone who is sick.
What does it mean word for word?
Geri means "to heal", refè means "to recover" and vit means "quickly".
Did you know?
- Zanmi m means "my friend", and m is the short form of mwen, "I" or "my".
Examples in context
- Geri vit, zanmi m!Get well soon, my friend!
- Mwen swete ou refè vit.I hope you recover quickly.
Example conversation
Fabienne visits her neighbour Jean-Robert, who has the flu.
- FabienneKijan ou santi ou?How do you feel?
- Jean-RobertPi byen jodi a.Better today.
- FabienneBon, geri vit!Good, get well soon!
