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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
Months of the Year in Creole (with Audio Pronunciations)
Like the days of the week, the names for each month in Haitian Creole sound a lot like their French counterparts. Listen to the pronunciations below and follow along the list of months. How do you say the months of the year in Creole? English Haitian Creole January Janvye February Fevriye March Mas April Avril […]
Peye (payment) Peyi (nation) Creole Pronunciation Examples
These two similar sounding words leaves many Creole learners tongue twisted. So to set things right, Estherline gives a quick language lesson: Peye – peyi: Yo gen menm son men yo pa siyifikasyon menm bagay. Payment – Nation: They have a similar sound but they don’t mean the same thing. Peye : se yon moun […]
Estherline’s Story: From Haiti Orphanage to Homeless Child to Helping Others
Etherline has a heart to help the children of Haiti. Below you can hear the reason’s why in her own voice. After losing her father, she suffered in a corrupt Haitian orphanage. She escaped only to find herself living on the street. She later found herself in an abusive relationship and was left a single […]