Sak pase, kijan ou ye?
casual, Haitian Creole
In Haitian Creole, Sak pase, kijan ou ye? is a friendly "hey, how are you?" Each half also stands alone, as Sak pase? or Kijan ou ye?
Meaning: casual greeting asking how someone is (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Creole | Note |
|---|---|
| Sak pase, kijan ou ye? | casual, Haitian Creole |
| Kijan ou ye? | neutral |
| Sak pase? | casual |
Sak pase is "what's up" and fits friends and family. Kijan ou ye? is a little more neutral and is used with anyone.
Is it said differently in some regions?
A popular reply to Sak pase? is N ap boule, and another is M pa pi mal, "I am not worse off".
Did you know?
- Sak pase is a contraction of sa ki pase, literally "what is happening".
Examples in context
- Sak pase, kijan ou ye?Hey, how are you?
- Mwen byen, mèsi. E ou menm?I am well, thanks. And you?
- N ap boule!Doing fine!
Example conversation
Patrick runs into his old friend Jonas outside a bakery.
- PatrickSak pase, Jonas? Kijan ou ye?Hey, Jonas, how are you?
- JonasN ap boule. E ou menm?Doing fine. And you?
- PatrickM pa pi mal.Not bad.
