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 […]
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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 […]
Piti piti, zwazo fè nich (Little by little, the bird builds its nest)
Piti piti, zwazo fè nich. Little by little, the bird builds its nest. Memorizing this simple phrase in Creole will amaze your friends in Haiti and give you something to say – especially when sharing in a group conversation. The meaning is plain, small tasks are the reliable way to accomplish big goals. We used this kind […]
Mining Gold (Leve lò) or Carrying Water (Leve dlo)
How can you say mining gold in Haitian Creole? Leve lò — Mining (raising) gold Leve dyaman – Mining (raising) diamonds Leve dlo – Carrying water The verb leve is very common and basically means picking something up. If you dropped your telephone you might ask someone to pick it up. Leve telefon mwen tanpri – Pickup […]
Where are you? Kibo ou ye?
How can you ask “Where are you in Haitian Creole?” Kibo ou ye Listen to the audio pronunciation above to learn this phrase in Creole. There are some other variations below, along with the literal word-for-word translation. However, the general sense is the same: Where you? Ki kote ou ye? — Which place you be? […]
How do you ask “Are you single?” in Creole
Another reader question for dating and relationships. These phrases are important to find out if that crush is available before you get too excited. Listen to the Haitian Creole pronunciations and learn these phrases. Eske ou gen manaj? — Do you have a boyfriend (or girlfriend)? Eske ou gen Mari? — Do you have a […]