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

By Wanda Isabella • Updated October 16, 2026

vant

noun, Haitian Creole

In Haitian Creole "stomach" is vant, which also means belly. A more formal word is lestomak. This page covers Haitian Creole.

Meaning: belly, stomach (noun)

Ways to say it

“Stomach” in Creole
Creole	Note
vant	noun, Haitian Creole
lestomak	noun, more formal

For a stomach ache say vant mwen fè m mal or mwen gen mal vant.

Which one should you use?

Vant is the everyday word for both the belly and the stomach. Lestomak sounds more medical.

Did you know?

The word doulè means pain and doktè means doctor in Haitian Creole.

Examples in context

Vant mwen fè m mal.
My stomach hurts.
Li gen yon gwo vant.
He has a big belly.

Example conversation

Doctor Lamour talks with a patient named Yanick.

Doktè Lamour

Ki kote ou santi doulè a?
Where do you feel the pain?
Yanick

Se nan vant mwen.
It is in my stomach.
Doktè Lamour

Depi kilè?
Since when?

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About The Author

Wanda Isabella

Bonjour, it's Wanda here! When I'm not deep-diving into the richness of Creole language, you'll find me humming tunes to Kabrit, my pet pig, or savouring some sumptuous boulette de riz blanc. I have an insatiable love for dabbling with words — from everyday phrases to the cheeky slangs. Want to say 'I Love You' in Creole? Mon chè, you're at the right place. So, sit tight because the beauty of our shared Creole passion is in its unhurried charm. Here's to exploring, laughing, and learning together. Alo, zanmi! Bisou!

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