Language/Haitian/Vocabulary/How-to-say-Good-Bye?
Hi Haitian learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn how to say "Good Bye" in Haitian. We will also learn some other useful phrases related to saying goodbye.
Consider broadening your understanding by checking out these related lessons: Fruits & Ordinal Numbers.
Words[edit | edit source]
| Haitian | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| Orevwa | o-re-vwa | Goodbye |
| Orevwa anpil | o-re-vwa ahn-peel | Goodbye a lot |
| Orevwa pou lavi | o-re-vwa poo la-vee | Goodbye for life |
| Orevwa pou toujou | o-re-vwa poo too-joo | Goodbye forever |
| Orevwa pou kounye-a | o-re-vwa poo koon-ye-ah | Goodbye for now |
| Orevwa pou demen | o-re-vwa poo de-men | Goodbye for tomorrow |
| Orevwa pou semèn sa-a | o-re-vwa poo se-men sa-ah | Goodbye for this week |
| Orevwa pou mwa sa-a | o-re-vwa poo mwa sa-ah | Goodbye for this month |
| Orevwa pou ane sa-a | o-re-vwa poo ahn sa-ah | Goodbye for this year |
Saying goodbye in Haitian is a way of expressing respect and politeness. It is also a way of showing that you care about the person you are saying goodbye to. In Haitian culture, it is important to show respect and politeness when saying goodbye.
Quiz[edit | edit source]
Test your knowledge of Haitian goodbyes with this quiz:
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the Haitian word for "Goodbye"? | Orevwa |
| What is the Haitian phrase for "Goodbye a lot"? | Orevwa anpil |
| What is the Haitian phrase for "Goodbye for life"? | Orevwa pou lavi |
| What is the Haitian phrase for "Goodbye forever"? | Orevwa pou toujou |
| What is the Haitian phrase for "Goodbye for now"? | Orevwa pou kounye-a |
| What is the Haitian phrase for "Goodbye for tomorrow"? | Orevwa pou demen |
| What is the Haitian phrase for "Goodbye for this week"? | Orevwa pou semèn sa-a |
| What is the Haitian phrase for "Goodbye for this month"? | Orevwa pou mwa sa-a |
| What is the Haitian phrase for "Goodbye for this year"? | Orevwa pou ane sa-a |
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Videos[edit | edit source]
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Sources[edit | edit source]
- How to Greet People in Haitian Creole | How-To Creole
- How can I say "Goodbye" in Haitian Creole? - Haitian Creole Net
- How to Say Goodbye in Haitian