These two similar sounding words leaves many Creole learners tongue twisted. So to set things right, Estherline gives a quick language lesson: Peye – peyi: Yo gen menm son men yo pa siyifikasyon menm bagay. Payment – Nation: They have a similar sound but they don’t mean the same thing. Peye : se yon moun […]
Archives for February 2018
How to say “I’m Haitian”in Creole?
We’re posting some phrases for talking about your family’s Haitian background. Listen to the audio below and repeat the phrases to practice your Creole pronunciations: Mwen se aysian. I am Haitian. Manman mwen moun Ayiti. My mom is Haitian. Fanmi mwen te fet Ayiti. My family came from Haiti. Manman mwen ne Ayiti. My mom […]
Transportation in Haiti
This post lists some of the common traveling vocabulary in Haitian Creole. There are lots of ways to get around in Haiti. Here are a few of the most common. Fason moun konn vwayaje Nan ayiti: Ways people usually travel in Haiti 🚌 Bis – bus 🚌 Autobis – bus 🚐 Piblik – public (minivan) […]
Estherline’s Story: From Haiti Orphanage to Homeless Child to Helping Others
Etherline has a heart to help the children of Haiti. Below you can hear the reason’s why in her own voice. After losing her father, she suffered in a corrupt Haitian orphanage. She escaped only to find herself living on the street. She later found herself in an abusive relationship and was left a single […]
Lyrics of the Haitian National Anthem in Creole
The national anthem of Haiti is called “La Dessalinienne.” Enjoy the video and follow the lyrics in Haitian Creole. Creole Lyrics and English Translation Pou Ayiti peyi Zansèt yo Se pou nou mache men nan lamen Nan mitan nou pa fèt pou gen trèt Nou fèt pou nou sèl mèt tèt nou. Annou mache men […]
“I can’t wait for us to become one”
This is another romantic phrase requested by our readers. True love is all about two becoming one. It’s the math of romance, 1+1=1. How can you say, “I can’t wait for us to become one,” in Haitian Creole? mwen paka tann pou nou vinn fè yon sèl Don’t miss our audio pronunciations for Valentine’s Day […]