Is everything alright? Tout bagay anfòm? This is another common way to ask a person how are you, but it could also serve to ask about the status of a project or the general situation of a group of people. The frequent response is the same words, simply without the voice inflection to mean “Everything […]
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How do you say “It’s not my fault” in Creole?
It’s not my fault Se pa fòt mwen When assigning blame for a situation, this is how you can say that you are not to blame. This can be helpful if a person is taking advantage of your kindness or timidity. In friendly situations, you are simply saying there was nothing you could do differently […]
How do you say “I regret that” in Creole?
I regret that Mwen regrèt sa This phrase acknowledges that you don’t agree with a situation, but does not imply that you are personally responsible. For an apology, you will need to say I’m sorry. This phrase is useful when hearing bad news. Literal Meaning Mwen – I regrèt – regret sa – that
How do you say “Excuse me” in Haitian Creole?
Excuse me Eskizé mwen This phrase is similar to the English, which makes it harder to get the pronunciation correct. Listen to the audio example above until you memorize the sounds. Literal Meaning Eskizé – excuse mwen – me This phrase answers the questions: How can I say “excuse me” in Creole?
How do you say “No problem” in Creole?
No problem Pa gen pwòblèm This phrase is very common and the equivalent of “It’s no big deal” or “It’s ok” in English. You will typically hear this after making a request of someone, meaning yes they can do what you ask. Literal Meaning Pa – not gen – have pwòblèm – problem This phrase […]
How do you say “Please and Thank You” in Creole?
Please Tanpri (or) Souple. These simple words meaning please are interchangeable. In my experience, Tampri is more common. You will frequently hear the French phrase for please as well, even from non-French speakers. Please Si vous plas (French) Thank you Mèsi Good manners are important and Haiti is no exception. When asking for something a […]