I am glad to meet you Mwen kontan fè konesans ou This phrase is helpful when meeting a new person. It shows respect and is a perfect tool to have in your language toolkit. Even if you haven’t mastered the language of Haiti, you can express gratitude for making new friends. The word “am” is […]
How do you say “I’m happy to see you” in Creole?
I am happy to see you Mwen kontan wè ou This phrase is common after a greeting, especially when reconnecting after a long absence. In the translation below, the word “am” is implied by the Creole grammar. Literal Meaning Mwen – I kontan – happy wè – to see ou – you This phrase answers […]
How do you ask “HOW OLD ARE YOU” in Creole?
How old are you? Ki laj ou genyen? This phrase is how you would ask a person their age. Depending on context, it is somewhat forward to ask this question of an adult woman. However this is one way to show respect to children. Literal Meaning Ki – What laj – age ou – you […]
How to you ask “DID YOU EAT” in Creole?
Did you eat? Eske ou te mange? This phrase is very common and typically the next thing said after a greeting. Asking of your friend or family has eaten is a cultural way to show concern. Literal Meaning Eske – (begins a question) ou – you te – have mange – eaten This phrase answers […]
How do you say “I AM PRAYING FOR YOU” in Creole?
I am praying for you M’ap priye pou ou This phrase is a promise that you will pray for someone. In many hard situations, that is the only promise you can make. This is often said when parting from a friend in need. The first word is a contraction in Creole. The personal pronoun “MWEN” […]
How do you say “I MISS YOU” in Creole?
I miss you Mwen sonjie ou This phrase is common when sending messages to long distance friends and family. The word “sonjie” can also mean “to remember” in different context. Literal Meaning Mwen – I sonjie – miss ou – you This creole phrase answers the question: How do you say “I miss you” in […]