How do you say “You’re welcome” in Creole?

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 the Creole phrases for you are welcome are expected.

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Miss Estherline is the voice of Haitian Croele Net. She was born in Port-au-Prince and has lived in Haiti her whole life. She is fluent in Haitian Creole, French, and English. Even with a difficult childhood, she maintained a desire to help others - especially children. She is the mother of one daughter and they dream of someday visiting America. Creole is her native language, but she is also fluent in French. You can also listen to her talking about her life. You can hear her beautiful voice on our original Creole Pronunciations.

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