Byenvini
everyday
To welcome someone in Haitian Creole, say Byenvini. Add lakay nou to say "welcome to our home". This page covers Haitian Creole.
Byenvini is said to a guest at the door or to a traveler arriving. You can add a place, as in Byenvini nan Ayiti.
Meaning: greeting for a guest who arrives (phrase)
When do people say it?
Hosting is important in Haiti, and guests are usually offered something to drink or eat soon after they arrive.
Did you know?
- Byenvini is built from byen, "well", and vini, "come", so it literally means "well come".
Examples in context
- Byenvini nan Ayiti!Welcome to Haiti!
Example conversation
Rose welcomes her cousin Paul at her front door in Pétion-Ville.
- RosePaul! Byenvini lakay nou.Paul! Welcome to our home.
- PaulMèsi, Rose.Thank you, Rose.
- RoseAntre, chita.Come in, sit down.
