Haitian Creole phrases for travel

Basic Haitian Creole phrases for a trip, with how to say them and what they mean.

Emergency

Anmwe! · ahn-MWAY · Help
Mwen bezwen yon doktè. · mwen bez-WEN yon dok-TEH · I need a doctor
Rele yon anbilans! · reh-LAY yon ahn-bee-LAHNS · Call an ambulance
Rele lapolis! · reh-LAY la-po-LEES · Call the police
Mwen pèdi. · mwen peh-DEE · I'm lost
Mwen bezwen èd, zanmi m malad. · mwen bez-WEN ed, zahn-MEE m ma-LAHD · I need help, my friend is ill
Gen yon moun ki blese. · gen yon moon kee bleh-SAY · Someone is hurt
Ki kote lopital la ye? · kee ko-TEH lo-pee-TAL la yeh · Where is the hospital?
Mwen fè alèji ak penisilin. · mwen feh a-leh-ZHEE ak peh-nee-see-LEEN · I'm allergic to penicillin
Mwen fè alèji ak nwa. · mwen feh a-leh-ZHEE ak nwa · I'm allergic to nuts
Mwen fè alèji ak fwi de mè. · mwen feh a-leh-ZHEE ak fwee duh MEH · I'm allergic to shellfish
Mwen fè alèji ak pikèt myèl. · mwen feh a-leh-ZHEE ak pee-KET myel · I'm allergic to bee stings
Dife! · dee-FEH · Fire
Se yon ijans. · seh yon ee-ZHAHNS · It's an emergency
Tanpri, èske ou ka ede m? · tahn-PREE, ES-keh oo ka eh-DAY m · Can you help me, please?
Yo vòlè m. · yo vo-LEH m · I've been robbed
Mwen pèdi paspò m. · mwen peh-DEE pas-PO m · I've lost my passport
Ki kote komisarya a ye? · kee ko-TEH ko-mee-sar-YA a yeh · Where is the police station?
Tanpri, rele nimewo sa a. · tahn-PREE, reh-LAY nee-meh-WO sa a · Please call this number
Kite m an repo! · KEET m ahn reh-PO · Leave me alone
Mwen gen dyabèt. · mwen gen dya-BET · I'm diabetic
Mwen gen opresyon. · mwen gen o-preh-SYOHN · I have asthma
Mwen ansent. · mwen ahn-SEHN · I'm pregnant

At the border

Men paspò m. · men pas-PO m · Here is my passport
Mwen la an vakans. · mwen la ahn va-KAHNS · I'm here on holiday
M ap rete … jou. · m ap reh-TAY … zhoo · I'm staying for … days
M ap desann nan… · m ap deh-SAHN nahn · I'm staying at…
M ap pase sèlman, m prale… · m ap pa-SAY sel-MAHN, m pra-LAY · I'm passing through to…
M ap vwayaje sou bisiklèt. · m ap vwa-ya-ZHAY soo bee-see-KLET · I'm travelling by bicycle
M ap vwayaje a pye. · m ap vwa-ya-ZHAY a pyeh · I'm travelling on foot
M ap vwayaje an machin. · m ap vwa-ya-ZHAY ahn ma-SHEEN · I'm travelling by car
M ap vwayaje an bato. · m ap vwa-ya-ZHAY ahn ba-TO · I'm travelling by boat
Mwen pa gen anyen pou m deklare. · mwen pa gen ahn-YEHN poo m deh-kla-RAY · I have nothing to declare
Èske m bezwen viza? · ES-keh m bez-WEN vee-ZA · Do I need a visa?
Tanpri, èske ou ka mete so nan paspò m? · tahn-PREE, ES-keh oo ka meh-TAY so nahn pas-PO m · Can you stamp my passport, please?
Mwen gen yon tikè retou. · mwen gen yon tee-KEH reh-TOO · I have a ticket home
Men papye machin nan. · men pa-PYAY ma-SHEEN nahn · Here are the vehicle's papers
Èske fwontyè a louvri? · ES-keh fwon-TYEH a loo-VREE · Is the border open?
Ki kote pòs fwontyè a ye? · kee ko-TEH pos fwon-TYEH a yeh · Where is the border crossing?
Mwen bezwen kontakte anbasad mwen. · mwen bez-WEN kon-tak-TAY ahn-ba-SAD mwen · I need to contact my embassy

Every day

Bonjou · bon-ZHOO · Hello
Bonjou · bon-ZHOO · Good morning
Bonswa · bon-SWA · Good afternoon
Bonswa · bon-SWA · Good evening
Orevwa · o-reh-VWA · Goodbye
Tanpri · tahn-PREE · Please
Mèsi · meh-SEE · Thank you
Wi · wee · Yes
Non · nohn · No
Eskize m · es-kee-ZAY m · Excuse me
Padon · pa-DOHN · Sorry
Èske ou pale angle? · ES-keh oo pa-LAY ahn-GLAY · Do you speak English?
Mwen pa konprann · mwen pa kohn-PRAHN · I don't understand
Ki kote twalèt la ye? · kee ko-TEH twa-LET la yeh · Where is the toilet?
Ki kote boutik la ye? · kee ko-TEH boo-TEEK la yeh · Where is the shop?
Ki kote pou m pran tap-tap la? · kee ko-TEH poo m prahn tap-TAP la · Where is the bus stop?
Ki kote famasi a ye? · kee ko-TEH fa-ma-SEE a yeh · Where is the chemist?
Ki kote m ka jwenn dlo pou m bwè? · kee ko-TEH m ka zhwen dlo poo m bweh · Where can I get drinking water?
Konbyen? · kohn-BYEHN · How much is it?
Sante! · sahn-TAY · Cheers
Bòn nwit · bon nweet · Good night
Mwen rele… · mwen reh-LAY · My name is…
Mwen soti… · mwen so-TEE · I'm from…
Pase yon bon jounen! · pa-SAY yon bon zhoo-NEHN · Have a good day
Ki kote … ye? · kee ko-TEH … yeh · Where is…?
Èske ou ka montre m sou kat la? · ES-keh oo ka MOHN-treh m soo kat la · Can you show me on the map?
Tanpri, èske ou ka ekri l pou mwen? · tahn-PREE, ES-keh oo ka eh-KREE l poo mwen · Can you write it down, please?
Tanpri, pale pi dousman · tahn-PREE, pa-LAY pee doos-MAHN · Please speak more slowly
Tanpri, èske ou ka fè yon foto pou nou? · tahn-PREE, ES-keh oo ka feh yon fo-TO poo noo · Could you take a photo of us, please?

Food and drink

Yon tab pou de moun, tanpri · yon tab poo deh moon, tahn-PREE · A table for two, please
Meni an, tanpri · meh-NEE ahn, tahn-PREE · The menu, please
Kisa ou rekòmande m? · KEE-sa oo reh-ko-mahn-DEH m · What do you recommend?
Èske gen yon plat jou a? · ES-keh gen yon plah zhoo a · Is there a dish of the day?
Yon byè, tanpri · yon byeh, tahn-PREE · One beer, please
De byè, tanpri · deh byeh, tahn-PREE · Two beers, please
Yon vè diven wouj, tanpri · yon veh dee-VEN wooj, tahn-PREE · A glass of red wine, please
Yon vè diven blan, tanpri · yon veh dee-VEN blahn, tahn-PREE · A glass of white wine, please
Yon lòt, tanpri · yon lot, tahn-PREE · Another one, please
Yon kafe, tanpri · yon ka-FAY, tahn-PREE · A coffee, please
Yon te, tanpri · yon teh, tahn-PREE · A tea, please
Yon ji zoranj, tanpri · yon zhee zo-RAHNJ, tahn-PREE · An orange juice, please
Yon vè dlo, tanpri · yon veh dlo, tahn-PREE · A glass of water, please
Dlo san gaz, tanpri · dlo sahn gaz, tahn-PREE · Still water, please
Mwen pa manje vyann. · mwen pa mahn-ZHAY vyahn · I'm vegetarian
Mwen pa manje vyann, pwason, ze, ni lèt. · mwen pa mahn-ZHAY vyahn, pwa-SOHN, zeh, nee let · I'm vegan
San vyann, tanpri · sahn vyahn, tahn-PREE · No meat, please
Mwen pa ka manje gluten. · mwen pa ka mahn-ZHAY gloo-TEN · I can't eat gluten
San pistach, tanpri · sahn pees-TASH, tahn-PREE · No nuts, please
Mwen pa manje vyann kochon. · mwen pa mahn-ZHAY vyahn ko-SHOHN · I don't eat pork
San lèt ak fwomaj, tanpri · sahn let ak fwo-MAZH, tahn-PREE · No milk or cheese, please
San ze, tanpri · sahn zeh, tahn-PREE · No eggs, please
Pa twò pike, tanpri · pa twoh pee-KEH, tahn-PREE · Not too spicy, please
Èske gen vyann ladan l? · ES-keh gen vyahn la-DAHN l · Is there meat in this?
Èske gen pwason ladan l? · ES-keh gen pwa-SOHN la-DAHN l · Is there fish in this?
Kont lan, tanpri · kont lahn, tahn-PREE · The bill, please
Èske m ka pote l ale? · ES-keh m ka po-TEH l a-LEH · Can I take this away?
Li te bon anpil. · lee teh bon ahn-PEEL · That was delicious
Èske gen twalèt isit la? · ES-keh gen twa-LET ee-SEET la · Is there a toilet here?

A bed for the night

Èske ou gen yon chanm pou aswè a? · ES-keh oo gen yon shahm poo as-WEH a · Do you have a room for tonight?
Konbyen pou yon nwit? · kohn-BYEHN poo yon nweet · How much per night?
Èske manje maten an ladan? · ES-keh mahn-ZHAY ma-TEHN ahn la-DAHN · Is breakfast included?
Ki modpas wifi a? · kee mod-PAS wee-FEE a · What's the wifi password?
Èske m ka kite valiz mwen yo la a? · ES-keh m ka keet va-LEEZ mwen yo la a · Can I leave my bags here?
A ki lè pou m kite chanm nan? · a kee leh poo m keet shahm nahn · What time do I need to leave?
Ki kote m ka lave rad mwen? · kee ko-TEH m ka la-VAY rad mwen · Where can I wash my clothes?

At the chemist

Èske ou gen yon bagay pou zanpoud? · ES-keh oo gen yon ba-GAI poo zahn-POOD · Do you have something for blisters?
Èske ou gen yon bagay pou vant fè mal? · ES-keh oo gen yon ba-GAI poo vahnt feh mal · Do you have something for an upset stomach?
Èske ou gen yon bagay pou pike ensèk? · ES-keh oo gen yon ba-GAI poo pee-KAY ahn-SEK · Do you have something for insect bites?
Èske ou gen yon bagay pou boule solèy? · ES-keh oo gen yon ba-GAI poo boo-LAY so-LAY · Do you have something for sunburn?
Èske ou gen yon bagay pou tèt fè mal? · ES-keh oo gen yon ba-GAI poo tet feh mal · Do you have something for a headache?

Shopping

Konbyen pou sa a? · kohn-BYEHN poo sa a · How much is this?
M ap pran l. · m ap prahn l · I'll take it
Èske m ka peye ak kat? · ES-keh m ka peh-YAY ak kat · Can I pay by card?
Èske ou gen…? · ES-keh oo gen · Do you have…?
M ap gade sèlman, mèsi. · m ap ga-DAY sel-MAHN, meh-SEE · Just looking, thanks
Yon sachè, tanpri · yon sa-SHEH, tahn-PREE · A bag, please
Ki kote makèt la ye? · kee ko-TEH ma-KET la yeh · Where is the supermarket?
Pen · pen · Bread
Lèt · let · Milk
Dlo nan boutèy · dlo nahn boo-TAY · Water (bottled)
Ki kote gen yon ATM? · kee ko-TEH gen yon ay-tee-EM · Where is a cash machine?
Èske m ka peye kach? · ES-keh m ka peh-YAY kash · Can I pay in cash?
Ki kote m ka chanje lajan? · kee ko-TEH m ka shahn-ZHAY la-ZHAHN · Where can I change money?
Yon kat SIM ak entènèt, tanpri · yon kat seem ak ahn-teh-NET, tahn-PREE · A SIM card with data, please
A ki lè nou louvri? · a kee leh noo loo-VREE · When do you open?

Getting around

Yon tikè pou…, tanpri · yon tee-KEH poo, tahn-PREE · A ticket to…, please
Ale retou · a-LAY reh-TOO · Return
Ale sèlman · a-LAY sel-MAHN · Single
A ki lè l ap pati? · a kee leh l ap pa-TEE · When does it leave?
Èske bis sa a ale…? · ES-keh bees sa a a-LAY · Is this the bus to…?
Agòch · a-GOSH · Left
Adwat · a-DWAT · Right
Tou dwat · too dwat · Straight on
Li lwen? · lee lwen · How far is it?

By bike

Ki kote gen yon boutik bisiklèt? · kee ko-TEH gen yon boo-TEEK bee-see-KLET · Where is a bike shop?
Kawotchou m pete. · ka-wot-SHOO m peh-TAY · I have a puncture
Èske ou ka ranje bisiklèt mwen? · ES-keh oo ka rahn-ZHAY bee-see-KLET mwen · Can you fix my bike?
Chenn nan kase. · shen nahn ka-SAY · My chain is broken
Yon reyon kase. · yon reh-YOHN ka-SAY · A spoke is broken
Èske ou ka prete m yon ponp? · ES-keh oo ka preh-TAY m yon pohmp · Could I borrow a pump?
Èske gen yon kote ki an sekirite pou m kite bisiklèt la? · ES-keh gen yon ko-TEH kee ahn seh-kee-ree-TAY poo m keet bee-see-KLET la · Is there somewhere safe to leave my bike?
Èske gen anpil machin sou wout la? · ES-keh gen ahn-PEEL ma-SHEEN soo woot la · Is the road busy?
Èske li monte anpil? · ES-keh lee mohn-TAY ahn-PEEL · Is it very steep?

Bike parts in Haitian Creole

chanm · shahm · Inner tube
kawotchou · ka-wot-SHOO · Tyre
valv machin · valv ma-SHEEN · Car-type valve (Schrader)
twous reparasyon kawotchou · twoos reh-pa-ra-SYOHN ka-wot-SHOO · Puncture repair kit
patin fren · pa-TEHN fren · Brake pads
kab fren · Brake cable
kab vitès · kab vee-TES · Gear cable
chenn · shen · Chain
lwil chenn · lweel shen · Chain oil
reyon · reh-YOHN · Spoke
wou · woo · Wheel
pedal · peh-DAL · Pedal
sèl · sel · Saddle
gidon · gee-DOHN · Handlebars
limyè bisiklèt · leem-YEH bee-see-KLET · Bike light
kadna bisiklèt · kad-NA bee-see-KLET · Bike lock
kle Allen · kleh a-LEN · Allen key
ponp · pohmp · Pump

On the road

Ki kote m ka pake? · kee ko-TEH m ka pa-KAY · Where can I park?
ponp gazolin · pohmp ga-zo-LEEN · Petrol station
dizèl · dee-ZEL · Diesel
Èske m ka pake la a pou nwit lan? · ES-keh m ka pa-KAY la a poo nweet lahn · Can I park here overnight?
Machin mwen an pan. · ma-SHEEN mwen ahn pahn · My car has broken down
Kawotchou a plat. · ka-wot-SHOO a plat · I have a flat tyre
Ki kote pou m peye pakin nan? · kee ko-TEH poo m peh-YAY pa-KEEN nahn · Where do I pay for parking?
gazolin · ga-zo-LEEN · Unleaded

Car and van parts in Haitian Creole

kawotchou · ka-wot-SHOO · Tyre
kawotchou derechany · ka-wot-SHOO deh-reh-shahn-YEE · Spare wheel
batri · ba-TREE · Battery
kab pou bay chaj · kab poo bai shazh · Jump leads
lwil motè · lweel mo-TEH · Engine oil
dlo radyatè · dlo rad-ya-TEH · Coolant
esuiglas · eh-swee-GLAS · Windscreen wipers
anpoul · ahn-POOL · Bulb
fizib · fee-ZEEB · Fuse
boutèy gaz · boo-TAY gaz · Gas bottle (propane or butane)
remòkè · reh-mo-KEH · Tow truck
garaj · ga-RAZH · A garage that does repairs

Walking

Èske chemen sa a mennen…? · ES-keh sheh-MEHN sa a men-NEHN · Is this the path to…?
Konbyen tan li pran a pye? · kohn-BYEHN tahn lee prahn a pyeh · How long does it take on foot?
Èske chemen an louvri? · ES-keh sheh-MEHN ahn loo-VREE · Is the path open?
Èske li an sekirite pou m travèse? · ES-keh lee ahn seh-kee-ree-TAY poo m tra-veh-SAY · Is it safe to cross?
Èske gen dlo sou wout la? · ES-keh gen dlo soo woot la · Is there water on the way?
Ki kote chemen sa a mennen? · kee ko-TEH sheh-MEHN sa a men-NEHN · Where does this path go?

Outdoors

Èske m ka monte tant mwen la a? · ES-keh m ka mohn-TAY tahnt mwen la a · Can I camp here?
Ki kote m ka plen boutèy dlo mwen? · kee ko-TEH m ka plen boo-TAY dlo mwen · Where can I fill my water bottle?
Èske dlo sa a bon pou bwè? · ES-keh dlo sa a bon poo bweh · Is the water safe to drink?
Èske gen douch? · ES-keh gen doosh · Is there a shower?
Ki kote m ka chaje telefòn mwen? · kee ko-TEH m ka sha-ZHAY teh-leh-FON mwen · Where can I charge my phone?
Ki bò pou m pase pou m ale…? · kee bo poo m pa-SAY poo m a-LAY · Which way to…?
Ki jan tan an ap ye demen? · kee zhahn tahn ahn ap yeh deh-MEHN · What will the weather be like tomorrow?
Èske m ka limen dife la a? · ES-keh m ka lee-MEHN dee-FEH la a · Is it all right to light a fire?
Èske gen bèt danjere isit la? · ES-keh gen bet dahn-zheh-RAY ee-SEET la · Are there any dangerous animals here?

Camping and walking kit in Haitian Creole

pil · peel · Batteries
pansman pou zanpoud · pahns-MAHN poo zahn-POOD · Blister plasters
krèm solèy · krem so-LAY · Sun cream
pwodui kont moustik · pwo-DWEE kont moos-TEEK · Insect repellent
flach · flash · Torch
grenn pou trete dlo · gren poo treh-TAY dlo · Water purification tablets
kat zòn nan · kat zon nahn · A map of the area
brikè · bree-KEH · Lighter

By boat

Ki kote m ka mare bato a? · kee ko-TEH m ka ma-RAY ba-TO a · Where can I moor?
Ki kote kapitèn pò a ye? · kee ko-TEH ka-pee-TEN po a yeh · Where is the harbour master?
Èske ou gen plas pou yon nwit? · ES-keh oo gen plas poo yon nweet · Do you have a berth for one night?
Bato nou an gen … mèt longè. · ba-TO noo ahn gen … met lohn-ZHEH · Our boat is … metres long
Ki previzyon meteyo a? · kee preh-vee-ZYOHN meh-teh-YO a · What is the weather forecast?
Ki kote pou m pran gaz pou bato a? · kee ko-TEH poo m prahn gaz poo ba-TO a · Where is the fuel berth?
Èske m ka kite ti bato a la a? · ES-keh m ka keet tee ba-TO a la a · Can I leave my dinghy here?
Ki kote pou nou fè papye ladwàn? · kee ko-TEH poo noo feh pa-PYAY la-DWAN · Where do we check in with customs?
Ki chanèl radyo nou itilize? · kee sha-NEL rad-YO noo ee-tee-lee-ZAY · Which radio channel do you use?
Èske li an sekirite pou nou jete lank la a? · ES-keh lee ahn seh-kee-ree-TAY poo noo zheh-TAY lahnk la a · Is it safe to anchor here?
Tanpri, èske ou ka pran kòd nou yo? · tahn-PREE, ES-keh oo ka prahn kod noo yo · Could you take our lines, please?
Ki kote m ka mete yon kayak nan dlo a? · kee ko-TEH m ka meh-TAY yon ka-YAK nahn dlo a · Where can I put a kayak in the water?

Boat parts in Haitian Creole

lwil motè · lweel mo-TEH · Engine oil
filt gaz · feelt gaz · Fuel filter
batri · ba-TREE · Battery
kòd · kod · Rope
lank · lahnk · Anchor
motè ò bò · mo-TEH o BO · Outboard engine
vwal · Sail
moun ki fè vwal · moon kee feh vwal · Sailmaker

Numbers in Haitian Creole

en · 1
de · deh · 2
twa · 3
kat · 4
senk · 5
sis · sees · 6
sèt · set · 7
uit · weet · 8
nèf · nef · 9
dis · dees · 10
ven · 20
senkant · senk-AHNT · 50
san · sahn · 100

Signs you'll see

To recognise when you see them.

Louvri · loo-VREE · Open
Fèmen · feh-MEHN · Closed
Antre · ahn-TRAY · Entrance
Sòti · so-TEE · Exit
Twalèt / WC · twa-LET · Toilets
Gason · ga-SOHN · Men
Fanm · fahm · Women
Pa antre · pa ahn-TRAY · No entry
Danje · dahn-ZHAY · Danger

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