Good manners are very important in Haiti. You already know how to say thank you and please in Creole. Now it’s time to learn how to say “you’re welcome.” Pa dekwa — You’re welcome Pa gen pwoblem — It’s no problem Sometimes you’ll hear French phrase “de rien” used for you’re welcome. In normal conversation […]
How do you say “Always and forever yours” in Creole?
These Haitian Creole phrases answer this question from a reader: How do you say “always and forever yours?” We’e included three options. Simply listen to the audio recordings below and practice along with the written text. Mwen avèk ou pou toujou e pou toutan. I am with you always and for all time. Mwen avèk […]
How to Apologize for Donald Trump’s Insults
oOne reader’s question really got Estherline excited this afternoon. The recent insults (probably not the last) that Donald Trump spit out toward Haiti was very offensive. That’s the biggest topic of conversation lately around our neighborhood. Here is an example of how you can assure your Haitian friends that Trump’s statements are not cool with […]
Creole Color Names
If you’ve studied French, then most of the color names in Haitian Creole will be familiar to you. Use the audio below to practice your pronunciation: Article for colors 💕 Wòse – red 🧡 Jòne abriko – yellow (with orange tent)💚 Vère – green💙 Ble syèl – sky blue💜 Mòv – purple🖤nwa – back Colors […]
Sa ou plante se li ou rekolte (You reap what you sow)
Sa ou plante se li ou rekolte. You reap what you sow. The meaning of this one is clear, even if you don’t have a background in farming. You get what you give – or – what goes around comes around. You might say this when commenting on something good (or bad) that’s happened to […]
Kreyon bondye pa gen gòm (God’s pencil doesn’t have an eraser)
Kreyon bondye pa gen gòm. God’s pencil doesn’t have an eraser. This is a traditional way to say, “God doesn’t make mistakes.” He’s in charge and things happen according to his plan – i.e. God is writing this story and doesn’t need your second guessing his plot twists. You might say this when reflecting on […]