Sak pase?
casual, slang, Haitian Creole
The casual way to ask "how are you" in Haitian Creole is Sak pase? The neutral question is Kijan ou ye?
Meaning: casual greeting asking about someone (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Creole | Note |
|---|---|
| Sak pase? | casual, slang, Haitian Creole |
| Kijan ou ye? | neutral |
Friends answer Map byen or N ap boule. Kijan ou ye? fits anyone, including older people.
Which one should you use?
Sak pase? is closer to "what is up?" and best kept for people your age or younger.
Did you know?
- Kijan ou ye? can be shortened in speech to Kijan ou ye without any rise in the voice.
Examples in context
- Kijan ou ye?How are you?
- Sak pase? Map byen.What is up? I am fine.
Example conversation
Jean greets his friend Louis near the market.
- JeanSak pase, Louis?What is up, Louis?
- LouisN ap boule. E ou menm?Getting by. And you?
- JeanMap byen.I am fine.
