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Kreyòl 101

100

This is the answer to the question, "Sak pasé".

"N'ap boule"

200

This is a very popular Haitian curse word.

Gyèt manman'w

300

This is a phrase Haitian parents commonly use that describe the only places a Haitian child should be at.

Lekòl, legliz, lakay

400

Translate this sentence in creole: "I hope you have a good day".

"Mwen swete/espere ou pase/gen yon bon jounen"

500

These are the literal and figurative meanings of "W'ap kon Jorge".

"You will know George", or, figuratively, "you will get what is coming to you" or "wait and see".

Famous Haitians

100

This Haitian was the most prominent leader of the Haitian Revolution.

Touissant Louverture

200

This famous Haitian created a group called "Fugees" with Lauryn Hill and Pras Michel in South Orange, NJ.

Wyclef Jean

300

This Haitian artist created popular pieces during the Neo-expressionism movement in the 80's.

Basquiat

400

This Haitian music producer and DJ has collaborated with Victoria Monet, Rochelle Jordan, and Childish Gambino.

Kaytranada

500

This Haitian singer is a childhood classic who has released songs like "Se Pa Pou Dat" and "Chokola".

Alan Cavé

Manje

100

This food is commonly eaten on Haiti's Independence Day.

Soup joumou

200

This popular drink is made of condensed and evaporated milk, vanilla, and rum.

Kremas

300

This is a popular spice used in rice, tea, etc., and tastes bitter when eaten whole.

Jirof (cloves)

400

These are the main ingredients for pikliz.

Cabbage, carrots, onions, peppers, vinegar or lime

500

This is the most popular brand of champagne cola.

Cola Couronne

Haitian History

100

This is the date of the first Haitian Flag Day.

May 18, 1803

200

This person sewed the Haitian flag in 1803.

Catherine Flon

300

This is Jean-Jacques Dessalines's birthday.

September 20, 1758

400

These words and this image are in the middle of the Haitian flag. 

"L'union fait la force" and Haiti's coat of arms

500

This is the year Haiti was discovered.

1492

Miscellaneous

100

These are the official languages of Haiti.

French and Haitian Creole

200

This Haitian konpa group recently announced their reunion concert in NYC this December.

Carimi

300

This is the artist of the song, "Cheri Benyen M'".

Harmonik

400

This is what Joé Dwèt Filé says in most of his songs before the konpa beat drops.

A zigi-zigi-zig-zigigi-zigi woy

500

These are five of the ten departments of Haiti.

Artibonite, Center, Grand'Anse, Nippes, Nord, Nord-Est, Nord-Ouest, Ouest, Sud, Sud-Est