Mèsi
everyday, Haitian Creole
This page covers Haitian Creole. The word for "thanks" is Mèsi, and Mèsi anpil makes it stronger.
Meaning: expression of thanks (interjection)
Ways to say it
| Creole | Note |
|---|---|
| Mèsi | everyday, Haitian Creole |
| Mèsi anpil | stronger |
Mèsi fits shops, family and strangers alike. You can add a name, as in Mèsi, Marie.
Which one should you use?
A reply to thanks is Pa dekwa or Pa gen pwoblèm.
How do you pronounce it?
Say mèsi as "meh-SEE" with the stress on the last syllable.
Did you know?
- Haitian Creole mèsi comes from French merci.
Examples in context
- Mèsi pou kado a.Thanks for the gift.
- Mèsi, mwen byen.Thanks, I am fine.
- Mèsi anpil.Thanks a lot.
Example conversation
Jacques buys bread from a vendor named Rose.
- RoseSa fè dis goud.That is ten gourdes.
- JacquesMen lajan an. Mèsi.Here is the money. Thanks.
- RosePa dekwa.You are welcome.
