Creole Phrases with Pronunciation

I am good and you? mwen byen e ou menm? This phase is a typical response to the question, “How are you?” It’s polite to return the question as part of the answer as demonstrated in the pronunciation above. Literal Meaning mwen – I byen – (am) good e – and ou – you menm […]

How are you? Koman ou ye? How are you? Kijan ou ye? This two phrases are interchangeable. Both are the how you ask someone how they are doing. Listen to the pronunciation above and memorize this simple expression. It’s used many times each day in nearly all social settings. Literal Meaning Koman / Kijan – […]

I do not understand Mwen pa konprann Once you begin speaking the language of Haiti, your new friends will reply in kind. That can be intimidating, because of your limited vocabulary it’s important to know how to say when you don’t understand. That’s where this phrase is helpful – always said with a smile. This […]

Besides the morning greeting “Bonjou” these are the most common ways to say Hello in Haitian Creole. Good afternoon – Bòn apre-midi Good evening – Bòn swa Good night – Bòn nwi These phrases are used for greetings and for departing at different times in the day. “Good afternoon” is typically from noon until anytime […]

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 […]

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 […]