Key Words and Phrases (Mrs. Miss. I’m Sorry. No Problem)

This is a list of key words and phrases for basic Creole learners. It includes how to address people, and some very common short sentences. Listen along with the audio file, then try to repeat on your own.

Key words and phrases – Mo ak fraz

Mr. — Mesye
Mes. — Madanm
Ms. — Madmwazèl
People — Moun
Child — Timoun
Adult — Granmoun

Excuse me — Eskize mwen
Sorry — Dezole
Please — Tanpri
Thanks you very much — Mèsi anpil
Ok —  Oke
No problem — Pa gen pwoblè
God willing — Si bondye vle
Please sit — Tanpri Chita
I don’t speak Haitian creole — Mwen pa pale kreyol
Can you repeat that please ? — Ou kapab repete sa souple ?