The official language in Haiti is French, however the colloquial and most widely spoken language in Haiti is Haitian Kreyol. This type of Kreyol is indigenous to Haiti and pulls aspects of Spanish, English, French, Caribbean, and African dialects all into one language. Haitian Kreyol has only been a written language for about 17 years, and has yet to be standardized. It is not used in most schools, but always used in casual conversation in a village or at home. Business conversations generally require French, although it is mainly spoken by the wealthy and well-educated classes in Haiti.
Good Morning Bonjou!
Good Afternoon/Evening Bonswa!
How are you? Kouman ou ye?
I'm making it. M'ap kenbe.
I'm good, thanks. M' byen, mesi.
I'm here. M' la.
I'm not well. Mwen pa byen.
I'm not too bad. M' pa pi mal.
How are you? Kouman ou ye? Ki jan ou ye?
Let's eat Annou mange.
I'm (very) happy. M' (byen) kontan.
I'm sick. Mwen malad.
I'm hungry. M' grangou.
I'm thirsty. M' swaf.
What's up? Sa k' pase?
Response M'ap boule.
What is going on? Sa k'ap fe?
What is your name? Ki jan ou rele?
My name is … Mwen rele …
How old are you? Ki laj ou?
I am _ years old. Mwen gen _ ane.
Where is the bathroom? Ki kote twalet ye?
I need water. Mwen bezwen dlo.
The food is good. Mange-a bon.
The food is tasty. Mange-a gou.
I'm tired. Mwen fatige. Mwen bouke!
It's hot. Li fe cho.
The rain is coming. Lapli 'ap vini.
Let's go. Ann ale!
We're in a hurry. N'ap presse.
I love you. Mwen renmen ou.
God Bondye
Jesus Jezu
What time is it? Ki le li ye?
It is time to go. Se tann pou nou ale.
At once/Right now! toutswit
I'm sorry Mwen regret.
Thank you (a lot). Mesi (anpil)
It's no problem. Pa gen pwoblem.
Don't mention it. Pa de kwa.
Well, take care! Enben, couraj!
Bye Ovwa
We'll see you later! N'a we pita!
I'll see you tommorow. M' pral we ou demen!
Yesterday Ye
Today Jodi-a
Tommorow Demen
(this) Morning maten-(nan)
Afternoon Apre-midi
Tonight Aswe-a.
Night Swa or Nuit
Good night Bonswa/Bon nuit.