How to Say “Hi How Are You” in Haitian Creole

By Belinda Olive • Updated October 16, 2026

Salut, kijan ou ye?

casual, Haitian Creole

To say "hi, how are you" in Haitian Creole, use Salut, kijan ou ye? Friends also say just Sak pase?

Meaning: casual greeting with a question (phrase)

Ways to say it

“hi how are you” in Creole
Creole	Note
Salut, kijan ou ye?	casual, Haitian Creole
Sak pase?	what's up

Reply with Mwen byen for "I am fine" or N ap boule for a relaxed "doing fine". Then you can add E ou menm? for "and you?"

Which one should you use?

Salut is more casual than Bonjou. With elders, use Bonjou, kijan ou ye? instead.

Did you know?

Haitian Creole has no verb ending for tense. Words like ap and te placed before the verb show when something happens.

Examples in context

Mwen byen, e ou menm?
I am fine, and you?
Sak pase?
What's up?

Example conversation

Two classmates meet in the hall.

Gabrielle

Salut, kijan ou ye?
Hi, how are you?
Samuel

Mwen byen. E ou menm?
I am fine. And you?
Gabrielle

Mwen byen tou.
I am fine too.

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About The Author

Belinda Olive

Bonjour! I’m Belinda, your go-to girl for everything Creole. I’ve spent countless hours immersing myself in the extraordinary language and culture to share its nuance and flavour with you. When I’m not serving up linguistic treats, I’m likely chillin’ at the lac, sipping on diri ak pwa or relishing a playful chaje kochon. I also spend time perfecting my square foot gardening, tending to my karmakòl and mindlessly flipping through colourful katalòg aleman. Whether you want to congratulate someone with 'Felicite' or express love with 'Mwen renmen ou', I’m here to help you converse like a native. Alò, are you ready for this adventure?

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