Men anpil, chay pa lou
Meaning
A way of saying that work is easier when people work together.
It corresponds to the English saying, Many hands make light work.
English Equivalent: Many hands make light work!
Literal Meaning: Many hands, the load is not heavy!
Example 1
Mwen bezwen yon gwoup moun ki ka ede m netwaye izin sa a. Dayè, men anpil, chay pa lou!
I need a group of people to help me clean this factory. After all, many hands make light work!
Example 2
Omwen yon moun dwe ede m. Men anpil, chay pa lou, pa vre?
At least one person should help me. Many hands make light work, right?
Fun Facts
The proverb Men anpil, chay pa lou does not refer only to people working together to carry a heavy object.
As shown in the examples above, you can use it whenever you want to emphasize that a task becomes easier or more manageable through teamwork.
Consider using this proverb when working on a project with someone who speaks Haitian Creole.