Hello, how are you?
Bonjou, kijan ou ye?
This is an essential phrase that speakers of Haitian creole will use everyday.
Bonjou is the greeting before noon which means “good morning.” For after 12 pm, you would say Bonswa or Bon apre midi. You can also offer a simple “Alo” which also means hello.
Literal meaning
bonjou – good morning
kijan – how
ou – you
ye – be
How do you say “Good morning. How are you?” in Haitian Creole?
“Bonjou, kijan ou ye?” is a Haitian Creole phrase that means “Good morning, how are you.”
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