Bonjou
hello, morning
In Haitian Creole, "hello" is Bonjou in the daytime or Bonswa in the evening, and "goodbye" is Orevwa.
Meaning: greeting and farewell (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Creole | Note |
|---|---|
| Bonjou | hello, morning |
| Bonswa | hello, evening |
| Orevwa | goodbye |
Babay is a casual goodbye among friends. Haitians usually greet when they enter a room or a shop.
Which one should you use?
Use Bonjou in the morning and Bonswa when evening comes.
Did you know?
- Orevwa comes from French au revoir.
Examples in context
- Bonjou, kijan ou ye?Hello, how are you?
- Orevwa, n a wè demen.Goodbye, see you tomorrow.
Example conversation
A customer enters a small shop and leaves later.
- KliyanBonjou, madanm.Hello, ma'am.
- MachannBonjou, kisa ou bezwen?Hello, what do you need?
- KliyanMèsi. Orevwa.Thanks. Goodbye.
