What are you doing? Sa w’ap fè la? This phrase is frequently asked among friends, especially when talking via text message. It has the cultural force of “What’s going on?” Sometimes you will see “Sak passe?” but this has been more common in my experience. Listen to the pronunciation above to learn this saying. Literal […]
Creole Phrases with Pronunciation
How do you say “I’m hungry” in Haitian Creole?
I am hungry Mwen grangou This is another way friends may answer the how are you question. Listen to the pronunciation above to master the sound so you can recognize this common phrase. Literal Meaning Mwen – I am grangou – hungry This phrase answers the question: How does someone say “I’m hungry” in Haitian […]
Numbers in Creole (1-10) with Audio Pronunciation
en de twa kat senk sis sèt uit nèf dis. Listen to the pronunciation above to memorize these first ten numbers in the Haitian Creole Language. You may also find the video below helpful from Mandaly at the Sweet Coconuts blog. How to Count to Ten in Haitian Creole? one – en two – de […]
How do you ask “What is your telephone number” in Haitian Creole?
What is your telephone number? Ki nimewo telefòn ou? This phrase is how you ask for someone’s telephone number. Almost everyone in Haiti has a cell phone, even if it’s shared between the whole family. Listen to the pronunciation above to master the sound of this question. Be prepared with your creole numbers when they […]
How do you say “I’m sick” in Haitian Creole?
I am sick Mwen malad This phrase is another way people might answer the how are you question. It indicates they are not feeling well and have some type of illness. Listen to the pronunciation and repeat for practice. Common Illness Complaints I have a cold — Mwen gripe My stomach hurts — Mwen gen […]
How do you say “I’m not so good” in Creole
I am not so good Mwen pa two byen This phrase is another way to respond to the question, “How are you doing?” It’s not uncommon to hear people are not doing well and this is a simple way to say so. The appropriate response would be to ask what is wrong. Literal Meaning Mwen […]