Listen to this Haitian Creole proverb and the explanation to practice your comprehension skills. It’s a well known saying about two rocks, one sitting in the sun and the other under water in a creek bed. Woch nan dlo pa konnen mizè woch nan soley The rock in water does not understand the suffering of […]
Creole Proverbs
Haitian Proverbs in Creole (with audio pronunciation)
Here’s another batch of Haitian Creole proverbs. We’ve included a more dynamic translation to give the sense of each phrase – even though they are flexible and can be used in many situations. These were selected from a family chit-chat session among Estherline and her aunt. Enjoy these pwoveb kreyol Pwovèb granmoun Wisdom sayings of the […]
Sa ou plante se li ou rekolte (You reap what you sow)
Sa ou plante se li ou rekolte. You reap what you sow. The meaning of this one is clear, even if you don’t have a background in farming. You get what you give – or – what goes around comes around. You might say this when commenting on something good (or bad) that’s happened to […]
Kreyon bondye pa gen gòm (God’s pencil doesn’t have an eraser)
Kreyon bondye pa gen gòm. God’s pencil doesn’t have an eraser. This is a traditional way to say, “God doesn’t make mistakes.” He’s in charge and things happen according to his plan – i.e. God is writing this story and doesn’t need your second guessing his plot twists. You might say this when reflecting on […]
Piti piti, zwazo fè nich (Little by little, the bird builds its nest)
Piti piti, zwazo fè nich. Little by little, the bird builds its nest. Memorizing this simple phrase in Creole will amaze your friends in Haiti and give you something to say – especially when sharing in a group conversation. The meaning is plain, small tasks are the reliable way to accomplish big goals. We used this kind […]