School is a major part of life in Haiti. Here are some basic words to help you talk about school and school supplies in Haitian Creole. Atik avèk vokabilè pou lekòl Article with school vocabulary Direktè — director Pwofesè — teacher Elèv — student Sal de klas — classroom liv — book inifòm — uniform […]
Words to Describe Child Abuse & Neglect in Creole
Children are important and deserve protection, but too often you will find that isn’t the experience of kids in Haiti. Here is a vocabulary list to talk about child abuse and neglect in Haitian Creole. Please don’t hesitate to ask questions in the comment section below. Mo kijan timoun pase mizè sitou Ayiti Words about […]
Happy Easter (Bon Fet Pak) Creole Vocabulary (audio pronunciations)
We’ve been getting questions about how to talk about Easter in Haitian Creole. The following vocabulary list will help you get started. Please let us know if you have questions or need additional help. Jwaye Pak — Merry Easter Bon fet pak — Happy Easter Atik avèk mò pak Article about Easter words Karèm — […]
How to ask “Where does it hurt?” in Creole?
This is a very helpful phrase when serving in a medical clinic or when taking care of children. Listen to the audio pronunciation below and repeat the phrases for practice. Ki kote fe ou mal? Where does it hurt? Ki plas ki fe ou mal? Which place hurts? Si ou ka touche ki kote ki […]
Kanaval ayiti – Carnival Haiti
The annual Kanaval Ayiti is a big deal – in every little town and city – but especially in the capital. We don’t go to the street festivals, but we watch it on TV and local parades often pass by our apartment. It’s a several week long celebration leading up to the start of Lent. […]
Sweetheart, Baby, and Sweet Talk in Creole
We get lots of questions about love advice, here are a few more words you’ll want to know. Don’t hesitate to ask something more specific. Here are some popular Haitian terms of endearment and romantic nicknames in Creole. Mo moun kon plis itil avek mari yo oubyen manaj yo Words people often use with their […]