What You Will Learn
In this lesson, you will learn the following:
1. Saying basic greetings like hi or hello
2. Asking how are you?
3. Saying goodbye
How to Say 'Hi' or 'Hello'
- The Creole words for hi or hello are bonjou or bonswa.
- Say bonjou when it is daytime and say bonswa when it is the evening or night.
Now, you can be more specific by saying bonswa when it is past 12:00 p.m if you choose to do so.
But, as long as you say bonjou while it is daytime and bonswa while it is evening or nighttime, you are good to go.
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1. Bonjou tout moun
Good morning everyone
2. Bonswa frè mwen
Good evening my brother
How to Say 'How Are You'
- To ask how someone is Haitian Creole, say Kòman ou ye? or Ki jan ou ye?.
- If someone else asks you, respond by saying Mwen byen, which means I am well.
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1. Sa k pase? (What's up?)
N ap boule. (We're hanging on)
2. Sa k ap fèt? (What's happening?)
Mwen pa pi mal kounye a. (I am not too bad right now)
How to Say 'Goodbye'
- To say goodbye in Haitian Creole say orevwa.
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*Babay is pronounced as bah-bye
1. Pote ou byen (Farewell)
2. Babay* (bye bye)
3. Na wè pita (See you later)
The More You Greet, The More You Learn
If you want to be able to speak Creole in a timely manner, you must not be afraid to speak with others. Of course, an effective way to start a conversation with anyone is by making a simple greeting.
Therefore, as someone who is learning Creole, make an effort to greet others in Creole. This will no doubt lead to a conversation, which will in turn allow you to practice your Creole speaking skills.