Sak pase?
casual, slang, Haitian Creole
In everyday Haitian Creole, the casual way to greet a friend is Sak pase? It means "what is happening?" It is also called Alo.
Meaning: casual greeting (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Creole | Note |
|---|---|
| Sak pase? | casual, slang, Haitian Creole |
| Alo | casual |
A common reply is Map byen, "I am fine". Another casual reply is N ap boule, which is similar to "getting by".
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
With elders or strangers, use Bonjou or Bonswa first.
Did you know?
- Alo is mostly said when answering the phone.
Examples in context
- Sak pase, frè m?What is up, my brother?
- Map byen, e ou menm?I am fine, and you?
Example conversation
Two friends meet in the street.
- PyèSak pase?What is up?
- JakN ap boule. E ou menm?Getting by. And you?
- PyèMap byen.I am fine.
