Bondye beni ou
blessing, Haitian Creole
To say "God bless you" in Haitian Creole, use Bondye beni ou. In speech it is often shortened to Bondye beni w.
Meaning: blessing wish (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Creole | Note |
|---|---|
| Bondye beni ou | blessing, Haitian Creole |
| Bondye beni w | spoken short form |
People say it when thanking someone, when saying goodbye or when wishing someone well. It fits both elders and friends.
How does it change in a sentence?
The verb beni means "to bless". The pronoun ou becomes w after a vowel sound in fast speech.
Did you know?
- The word beni comes from French bénir.
Examples in context
- Mèsi, Bondye beni ou.Thank you, God bless you.
- Bondye beni w, frè m.God bless you, my brother.
- Bondye beni fanmi ou.God bless your family.
Example conversation
Mrs. Joseph thanks a neighbor who brought her groceries.
- Madam JozèfMèsi anpil, Pòl.Thank you very much, Paul.
- PòlPa gen pwoblèm, madam.No problem, ma'am.
- Madam JozèfBondye beni ou.God bless you.
