How to Say “Give Me a Kiss” in Creole (Haitian Creole)

By Belinda Olive • Updated October 16, 2026

Ban m yon bo

everyday

To ask for a kiss in Haitian Creole, say Ban m yon bo. The word bo means kiss and m is a short form of mwen. It is also called Ban mwen yon bo.

Meaning: asking for a kiss (phrase)

Ways to say it

“Give Me a Kiss” in Creole
Creole	Note
Ban m yon bo	everyday
Ban mwen yon bo	full form

Both Ban m yon bo and the full Ban mwen yon bo are correct. The short form is more common in speech.

Did you know?

The Haitian Creole word bo means kiss and is only one syllable.

Examples in context

Ban m yon bo.
Give me a kiss.
Ban mwen yon bo, cheri.
Give me a kiss, darling.

Example conversation

Rose says goodnight to her little cousin Ti Jean.

Rose

Bonswa, Ti Jean. Ban m yon bo.
Goodnight, Ti Jean. Give me a kiss.
Ti Jean

Men li.
Here it is.
Rose

Bòn nwit.
Goodnight.

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Belinda Olive

Bonjour! I’m Belinda, your go-to girl for everything Creole. I’ve spent countless hours immersing myself in the extraordinary language and culture to share its nuance and flavour with you. When I’m not serving up linguistic treats, I’m likely chillin’ at the lac, sipping on diri ak pwa or relishing a playful chaje kochon. I also spend time perfecting my square foot gardening, tending to my karmakòl and mindlessly flipping through colourful katalòg aleman. Whether you want to congratulate someone with 'Felicite' or express love with 'Mwen renmen ou', I’m here to help you converse like a native. Alò, are you ready for this adventure?

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