How to Say “Lie” in Creole (Haitian Creole)

By Rosemary Rosie • Updated October 16, 2026

manti

standard, Haitian Creole

This page covers Haitian Creole. A lie is a manti, and the verb "to lie" is bay manti, literally "give a lie".

Meaning: a false statement (noun)

Ways to say it

“Lie” in Creole
Creole	Note
manti	standard, Haitian Creole
Bay manti	to lie

Sa se manti means "that is a lie". To accuse someone you can say Ou bay manti, meaning "you are lying".

Which one should you use?

A person who lies is a mantè, formed from the same word.

Did you know?

The expression bay manti uses the verb bay (give), which is a pattern Haitian Creole uses for many actions.

Examples in context

Sa se manti.
That is a lie.
Pa bay manti.
Do not lie.

Example conversation

Father Roger speaks to his son Kenley about a missing cookie.

Roger

Ou manje bonbon an?
Did you eat the sweet?
Kenley

Non, papa.
No, dad.
Roger

Pa bay manti, tanpri.
Do not lie, please.

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Rosemary Rosie

Bonjour! I am Rosemary, your go-to guide for all things Creole. My passion for language leads me to create comprehensive guides that make learning Creole accessible and fun. From expressing love and admiration to naming everyday items, I’ve written about it all in my articles. When not crafting linguistics posts, you may find me strumming my guitar or cooking up the perfect bowl of Haitian rice. Let's ki kote, or journey together, through the beautiful fusion that is Creole.

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