Dòmi byen
before sleep, Haitian Creole
To wish someone "good night" in Haitian Creole, say Dòmi byen, which means "sleep well". Bonswa is the greeting you use when you meet someone at night.
Meaning: wish before sleep (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Creole | Note |
|---|---|
| Dòmi byen | before sleep, Haitian Creole |
| Bonswa | greeting at night |
Say Dòmi byen when someone is going to bed. Add A demen for "see you tomorrow".
Which one should you use?
The greeting and the bedtime wish are separate. Bonswa says hello in the evening, while Dòmi byen says goodbye for the night.
Did you know?
- The Creole dòmi comes from French dormir.
Examples in context
- Dòmi byen, pitit mwen.Sleep well, my child.
- Dòmi byen, a demen.Sleep well, see you tomorrow.
- Bonswa, madam.Good evening, ma'am.
Example conversation
Father says goodnight to his son Jonas.
- PapaLi lè dòmi, Jonas.It is time to sleep, Jonas.
- JonasWi, papa.Yes, dad.
- PapaDòmi byen. A demen.Sleep well. See you tomorrow.
