Bonjou, kijan ou ye?
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In Haitian Creole, say Bonjou, kijan ou ye? for "Good morning, how are you?" With friends, Bonjou, sak pase? is more casual.
Meaning: morning greeting with a question (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Creole | Note |
|---|---|
| Bonjou, kijan ou ye? | neutral |
| Bonjou, sak pase? | casual |
Common answers are Mwen byen, mèsi for "I am fine, thank you" and Map boule for "I am doing fine".
Did you know?
- Haitians use Bonjou in the morning and switch to Bonswa in the afternoon and evening.
Example conversation
Rose greets her neighbor Pierre in the morning.
- RoseBonjou, kijan ou ye?Good morning, how are you?
- PierreMwen byen, mèsi. E ou menm?I am fine, thank you. And you?
- RoseMap boule.I am doing fine.
