Tuesday, June 11, 2013

Is there a H. Creole phrase similar to the english "I'm sorry" or "Excuse me" with the meaning "I didn't hear you correctly."

Yes. We say, "Padon?"


A Haitian friend near Hinche gave me three ways to say this. They might carry some associations of politeness, formality, or social background...

1. En?
2. Padon?
3. Plètil?

-TiWil

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  1. TiWilJune 12, 2013 at 5:25 AM

    A Haitian friend near Hinche gave me three ways to say this. They might carry some associations of politeness, formality, or social background...

    1. En?
    2. Padon?
    3. Plètil?

    -TiWil

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    1. MandalyJune 12, 2013 at 8:51 AM

      Thanks. I'll add these to the post too. They are important.

      Chapo ba.

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