Salut
casual, Haitian Creole
The casual word for "hi" in Haitian Creole is Salut. With people you should address politely, use Bonjou in the morning or Bonswa later in the day.
Meaning: casual greeting (interjection)
Ways to say it
| Creole | Note |
|---|---|
| Salut | casual, Haitian Creole |
| Bonjou | polite |
Salut works with friends, classmates and people your age. You can follow it with Sak pase? to ask what is up.
Which one should you use?
Haitians pay attention to greetings. Salut is fine among peers, but Bonjou is the safe choice with older people.
Did you know?
- The Creole salut comes from French salut, which is also a casual greeting.
Examples in context
- Salut, Marie!Hi, Marie!
- Salut, sak pase?Hi, what's up?
- Bonjou, madam.Hello, ma'am.
Example conversation
Two friends meet in the street.
- RodneySalut, Fabrice!Hi, Fabrice!
- FabriceSalut, Rodney. Sak pase?Hi, Rodney. What's up?
- RodneyN ap boule.Doing fine.
