Learning a little of the native language before traveling never hurts and is often appreciated by locals. Use these short phrases to get to know a Haitian friend and learn about them and share a little about yourself. A little effort goes a long way 🙂
- Bonjou! – Good morning!
- Bonswa! – Good afternoon/good evening
- Koman ou ye? – How are you?
- Mmm bien/bon- I’m good
- Kon si, kon sa – so, so
- Et ou mem? – and you?
- Sak pase? – What’s up / happening?
- Ou konprann? – Do you understand?
- Mmm pa konprann – I don’t understand
- Ou ka repete souple? – Please say that again
- Eske ou pale angle / franse? – Do you speak English / French?
- Kòman ou di … an Kreyòl? – How do you say . . . in creole?
- Kote twal̬t la? РWhere is the bathroom?
- Konbyen? – How much?
- Kilaj ou? – How old are you?
- Kote ou rete? – Where do you live?
- Eske gen…? – Is/are there. . .?
- Wi – Yes
- Non – No
- m̬si РThank you
- Souple – Please
- Eskize mm – Excuse me
- Dezole! – Sorry!
- piti piti – a little
- Ye – Yesterday
- Jodi – Today
- Demen – Tomorrow
- Apremidi – This afternoon
- Kote? – Where?
- Kisa? – What?
- Kile? – When?
- Poukisa? – Why?
- Kijan? – How?
- Kiles? – Which?
- Kijan?How?
- Kiles? – Which?
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 Jezi renmen ou – Jesus loves you
- Bondye – God
- Lespri sen – Holy Spirit
- Lapriy̬ Рpray(er)
- Mmm ka priye pou ou – Can I pray for you?