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đ¤ Haitian Greetings for Everyday Life
Hi Haitian learners! đ
Do you want to learn how to say âHelloâ in Haitian?
Greetings are an important part of any language because they allow you to connect and communicate with others.
If youâre planning a trip to the country or are trying to learn Haitian, keep reading to discover some of the most important greetings.
Letâs get started! đ¤
Greetings
| English | Haitian |
|---|---|
| general greeting | Bonjou |
| respectful greeting spoken to a man | Bonjou msieu |
| greeting spoken to a friend | Bonjou konpè-m |
| general greeting | Alò |
| morning greeting (not often used) | Bon maten |
| afternoon greeting (not often used) | Bon apwĂŠ midi |
| afternoon and evening greeting | Bonswa |
| nighttime greeting | Bon nuit |
| nighttime greeting | Bòn nouyit |
| how are you? | Koman ou ye? |
| how are you? | Sak pase? |
| how are you? | Ki jan ou ye? |
| reply to Koman ou ye, Sak pase, and Ki jan ou ye | Mwen byen |
| informal reply to Koman ou ye, Sak pase, and Ki jan ou ye | M'ap boule |
| reply to Koman ou ye, Sak pase, and Ki jan ou ye | Mwen byen |
| reply to Koman ou ye, Sak pase, and Ki jan ou ye | Mwen byen |
| welcome greeting | Byenvini |
| welcome greeting | V byenvini |
| welcome greeting | Byenvenu |
| welcome greeting | N bèlantre |
Sources
Polyglot Club thanks Jennifer Runner for her outstanding work in collecting some of the phrases for this Haitian lesson. đ
Her objective is, like the Polyglot Club, to promote intercultural communication and understanding and to raise awareness of linguistic diversity in the world. â¨
- More information on her website: http://users.elite.net/runner/jennifers/