How to Say “Where Are You From?” in Creole (Haitian Creole)

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Ki kote ou soti?
everyday, Haitian Creole
In Haitian Creole, "where are you from" is Ki kote ou soti? The reply starts with Mwen soti.
To answer, add the place: Mwen soti Ayiti means "I am from Haiti".
Meaning: question about origin (phrase)

How does it change in a sentence?

Soti means "come out" or "come from". No word for "to" or "from" follows it.

How do you pronounce it?

Say ki kote ou soti as "kee ko-TEH oo so-TEE".

Did you know?

  • Port-au-Prince is spelled Pòtoprens in Haitian Creole.

Examples in context

  • Mwen soti Ayiti.
    I am from Haiti.

Example conversation

Two travelers, Alex and Claudette, meet at an airport.

  1. Alex

    Ki kote ou soti?
    Where are you from?
  2. Claudette

    Mwen soti Pòtoprens.
    I am from Port-au-Prince.
  3. Alex

    Mwen soti Okap.
    I am from Cap-Haïtien.
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