Creole Phrases with Pronunciation

Thank you for the life you have given me Mèsi pou lavi ou te ban mwen an Oh Father God, thank you very much for the beautiful life you have given me Oh papa bondye Mèsi anpil pou bèl lavi sa ou te ban mwen Special thanks to Anadeisha who asked for this Haitian Creole […]

Do all things with love fè tout bagay avek lanmou Do all things with wisdom / caring fè tout bagay avèk sajès I do everything with care Mwen fè tout bagay avèk swen Thanks to reader Katelyn for asking for these Creole phrases using our free ask anything page. How do you write/say in Haitian […]

I’m very tired Mwen trè fatige Use this phrase when you want to express that you are tired and need to return home to rest. It would be an appropriate response after someone asks how you are doing, especially after a long day of travel. Literal Meaning Mwen – I (am) trè – very fatige […]

Wow, the weather is hot today Mezanmi, li fè cho jodia Making small talk about the weather is a normal thing in any culture. This phrase will let you comment on how the temperature is warm. Listen to the free pronunciation above to mater this saying. Literal Meaning Mezanmi – wow li – it fè […]

I’m hungry Mwen grangou This simple phrase is how you would express that you need to eat. It may be something you would hear on a mission trip context when speaking with people in need of help. It might be a followup response when someone says they are not doing well.

I’m thirsty for water Mwen swaf dlo This phrase is how you can express that you are thirsty and would like some water to drink. Literal Meaning: Mwen – I am swaf – thirsty dlo – (for) water It answers the question: How can I ask for some water to drink in Haitian Creole?