Jwaye Nwèl
everyday, Haitian Creole
In Haitian Creole, the best known French-based creole, Merry Christmas is Jwaye Nwèl. Nwèl is the Creole word for Christmas.
Say Jwaye Nwèl to family, friends and neighbors in December and on Christmas Day. You can add a name, as in Jwaye Nwèl, manman.
Meaning: Christmas greeting (phrase)
Is it said differently in some regions?
Other French-based creoles use similar wishes with different spellings. This page gives the Haitian form.
Did you know?
- Nwèl comes from French Noël, and the Creole spelling keeps the accent mark.
Examples in context
- Jwaye Nwèl!Merry Christmas!
- Jwaye Nwèl, tout moun.Merry Christmas, everyone.
- Mwen swete w yon bon Nwèl.I wish you a good Christmas.
Example conversation
Jean greets his neighbor Marie on Christmas Day.
- JeanJwaye Nwèl, Marie!Merry Christmas, Marie!
- MarieJwaye Nwèl, Jean. Ki jan fanmi an ye?Merry Christmas, Jean. How is the family?
- JeanYo byen, mèsi.They are fine, thanks.
