Electronics

1. Telefòn

   Phone

   Usage

   Covers landline, mobile and smartphone alike

2. Chajè

   Charger

   Usage

   "Mwen bezwen yon chajè" = I need a charger

3. Kòd chajè

   Charging cable

   Usage

   Kòd means cord; use this when you need just the cable

4. Batri

   Battery

   Usage

   Both dry cells and built-in batteries. "Batri a fini" = the battery is dead

5. Priz

   Power outlet

   Usage

   "Kote priz la ye?" = where is the outlet? Haiti uses 110V with US-style plugs

6. Adaptè

   Plug adapter

   Usage

   Japanese plugs usually fit, but check your device supports 110V

7. Kouran

   Electricity / power

   Usage

   The most-used power word in Haiti. "Kouran an ale" = the power went out; "Kouran an tounen" = it is back

8. Dèlko

   Generator

   Usage

   The backup generator hotels and restaurants run during outages. "Èske nou gen dèlko?" is a useful question when choosing lodging

9. Envètè

   Inverter / battery backup

   Usage

   Converts stored battery power for household use; quieter than a generator and keeps lights and Wi-Fi alive during outages

10. Panèl solè

    Solar panel

    Usage

    Often the main power source at rural lodgings; supply thins out during long cloudy spells

11. Entènèt

    Internet

    Usage

    Fixed lines are limited; most access is over mobile networks

12. Wifi

    Wi-Fi

    Usage

    "Ki modpas wifi a?" = what is the Wi-Fi password?

13. Modpas

    Password

    Usage

    Use it to ask for a Wi-Fi password; asking for it in writing is safest

14. Kat SIM

    SIM card

    Usage

    Digicel and Natcom are the main carriers; you need your passport to buy one

15. Kredi

    Prepaid phone credit / top-up

    Usage

    Sold in small amounts by street vendors. "Mwen bezwen kredi" = I need to top up

16. Siyal

    Signal / reception

    Usage

    "Pa gen siyal" = there is no signal; you will use this in the mountains

17. Òdinatè

    Computer

    Usage

    A laptop is "òdinatè pòtab"

18. Aparèy foto

    Camera

    Usage

    Always ask before photographing people; many dislike being shot without permission

19. Ekoutè

    Earphones

    Usage

    Available in markets and street stalls

20. Flach

    Flashlight

    Usage

    Essential given frequent outages; the phone torch is called the same thing

21. Vantilatè

    Fan

    Usage

    More common than air conditioning. "Èske chanm nan gen yon vantilatè?" = does the room have a fan?

22. Klimatizè

    Air conditioner

    Usage

    Also called "AC". It stops during outages, so ask about the generator at the same time

23. Frijidè

    Refrigerator

    Usage

    Long outages spoil the contents, so be careful storing perishables

24. Televizyon

    Television

    Usage

    Often shortened to "tele"

25. Radyo

    Radio

    Usage

    Still a major news source in Haiti; local radio is the fastest channel in emergencies

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