Salut
casual
This page covers Haitian Creole. A casual "hi" is Salut, and Alo also works among friends. For a more polite greeting use Bonjou.
Meaning: casual greeting (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Creole | Note |
|---|---|
| Salut | casual |
| Bonjou | polite |
| Alo | casual, phone |
Salut suits friends, family and people your own age. With elders or strangers, Bonjou in the daytime or Bonswa in the evening is the safer choice.
Which one should you use?
Salut can be used at any hour, while Bonjou and Bonswa depend on the time of day.
How do you pronounce it?
Salut sounds like "sa-LUT" with a short, clear u close to the French sound.
Did you know?
- Sak pase? is a very common casual question in Haitian Creole, and the usual reply is Nap boule.
Examples in context
- Salut, sak pase?Hi, what's up?
- Salut, zanmi mwen.Hi, my friend.
Example conversation
Marie meets her friend Wideline outside school in Cap-Haïtien.
- MarieSalut, Wideline.Hi, Wideline.
- WidelineSalut, Marie. Sak pase?Hi, Marie. What's up?
- MarieNap boule.Doing fine.
