Bondye
everyday, Haitian Creole
God in Haitian Creole is Bondye. The word Granmèt is also used for "the Lord", especially in church language.
Meaning: God (noun)
Ways to say it
| Creole | Note |
|---|---|
| Bondye | everyday, Haitian Creole |
| Granmèt | Lord |
Bondye appears in many daily phrases, such as Mèsi Bondye for "thank God" and Si Bondye vle for "God willing".
How does it change in a sentence?
There is no article, so it is simply Bondye in a sentence like Bondye bon for "God is good".
Did you know?
- The Creole Bondye comes from French bon Dieu, literally "good God".
Examples in context
- Bondye bon.God is good.
- Mèsi Bondye.Thank God.
- Si Bondye vle, n ap wè demen.God willing, we will meet tomorrow.
Example conversation
Two friends talk after a good result.
- AndreMwen pase egzamen an!I passed the exam!
- SandraBravo! Mèsi Bondye.Bravo! Thank God.
- AndreWi, Bondye bon.Yes, God is good.
