Vocabulary | Phrases | Grammar |
These are expressions used when giving or getting directions in Haitian. Very useful when trying to find your way around or when lost.
| Excuse me! (to ask someone): eskize'm |
| Can you show me?: es ke ou ka montre'm |
| I'm lost: M' pedi |
| I'm not from here: Mwen pa moun ici |
| Can I help you?: eske mwen ka ede'w |
| Can you help me?: Eske ou kapab ede'm |
| It's near here: li to pre'a |
| It's far from here: li pa pre isit la |
| Go straight: Al tou dwat |
| Turn left: vire a goch |
| Turn right: vire a dwat |
| One moment please!: Tan mwen on ti momen |
| Come with me!: vin ave'm |
| How can I get to the museum? : Koumen pou'm fe pou'm ale nan mize'a |
| How long does it take to get there?: konbyen tan sa ap pran pou'm rive |
| Downtown (city center): la vil |
The following are words which might be used alone or in combination with other words to ask or give directions.
| Near: tou pre | |
| Far: lwen | |
| Right: a dwat | |
| Left: a goch |
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| Straight: tou dwat | |
| There: la | |
| Here: isit la | |
| To walk: mache |
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| To drive: kondi | |
| To turn: vire | |
| Traffic light: limye siyal |
We hope you will not need to ask for directions in Haitian. If you do need help then the above sentences are essential. Check our menu above to select another topic or click the "Next" button to view the next lesson.
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