Mèsi anpil
everyday, Haitian Creole
In Haitian Creole, "thank you very much" is Mèsi anpil. Mèsi bokou means the same and is just as common. It is also called Mèsi anpil anpil.
Meaning: strong thanks (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Creole | Note |
|---|---|
| Mèsi anpil | everyday, Haitian Creole |
| Mèsi bokou | everyday |
| Mèsi anpil anpil | emphatic |
Anpil means "a lot" and bokou means "much". Repeating anpil as in Mèsi anpil anpil adds extra warmth.
Which one should you use?
Mèsi alone is "thanks". Adding anpil or bokou makes it "thank you very much".
How do you pronounce it?
Mèsi sounds like "meh-SEE". The è is an open "eh".
What mistakes should you avoid?
The letter è carries a grave accent, so write Mèsi, not Mesi.
Did you know?
- Pa dekwa is a common reply to thanks and works much like "don't mention it".
Examples in context
- Mèsi anpil pou èd ou.Thank you very much for your help.
- Mèsi bokou, zanmi mwen.Thank you very much, my friend.
- Mèsi anpil pou manje a.Thank you very much for the food.
Example conversation
Nadine thanks her neighbor Paul, who carried her bags upstairs.
- NadineMèsi anpil, Paul.Thank you very much, Paul.
- PaulPa gen pwoblèm.No problem.
- NadineOu gen bon kè.You have a good heart.
- PaulPa dekwa.You are welcome.
