interjectionLevel A1Haitian Creole

Bonswa

Translation

  • good afternoon / evening

Definisyon · Meaning in Haitian Creole

Salitasyon pou aprèmidi ak aswè.

Not for leaving at night: use Bòn nuit only at bedtime.

Examples

Bonswa! Mwen kontan tande sa.good afternoon / evening! I am happy to hear that.
Li di 'Bonswa' lè l ap pale ak nou.He/She says 'good afternoon / evening' when speaking to us.
Nou tout konnen eksprèyon 'Bonswa' an kreyòl.We all know the expression 'good afternoon / evening' in Creole.

Learn it in context

Kreyo Lingo A1 · Lesson 1.1Greetings & Introductions

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