Markets & Souvenirs

1. Konbyen sa a koute?

   How much does this cost?

   Usage

   Basic price inquiry at markets

   Grammar Note

   "sa a" is a demonstrative pronoun meaning "this"

2. Èske ou ka bese pri a?

   Can you lower the price?

   Usage

   Asking for a price reduction

   Grammar Note

   Questions starting with "Èske" expect yes/no answers

3. M ap ofri ou senk dola.

   I'll offer you five dollars.

   Usage

   Making a counter-offer during price negotiation

   Grammar Note

   "M ap" expresses near future or intention

4. Èske ou bay rabè pou plizyè atik?

   Do you give a discount for buying multiple items?

   Usage

   Asking about bulk purchase discount

   Grammar Note

   "pou" is a preposition indicating purpose

5. Èske sa a fèt alamen oswa fèt lokal?

   Is this handmade / locally made?

   Usage

   Verifying if item is handmade or locally produced

   Grammar Note

   "fèt" means "made" in a passive sense

6. Ki materyèl sa a fèt avèk?

   What material is this made of?

   Usage

   Asking about the material of a product

   Grammar Note

   "Ki" is an interrogative meaning "what/which"

7. Èske ou ka anbale sa a kòm kado?

   Can you gift-wrap this?

   Usage

   Requesting gift wrapping

   Grammar Note

   "kòm" means "as" or "in the form of"

8. Ki kote mache lannwit la ye?

   Where is the night market?

   Usage

   Asking for the location of the night market

   Grammar Note

   "Ki kote ... ye?" is a standard phrase to ask for a location

9. Èske mwen ka jwenn yon resi?

   Can I get a receipt?

   Usage

   Asking for a receipt after purchase

   Grammar Note

   "Èske mwen ka" asks for permission

10. Ki lè mache a ouvè?

    What time does the market open?

    Usage

    Asking about market opening hours

    Grammar Note

    "Ki lè" is the interrogative phrase for asking about time

11. Mwen ap gade sèlman, mèsi.

    I'm just looking, thank you.

    Usage

    Politely declining a sales approach while browsing

    Grammar Note

    "mèsi" comes from French "merci" meaning thank you

12. Èske ou aksepte peman pa kat?

    Do you accept card payment?

    Usage

    Asking if card payment is accepted

    Grammar Note

    "pa kat" means "by card" indicating payment method

13. Mwen achte sa a kòm souvni.

    I'm buying this as a souvenir.

    Usage

    Stating intent to buy as a souvenir

    Grammar Note

    "kòm" functions as "as" or "in the role of"

14. Èske ou ka voye sa a aletranje?

    Can this be shipped internationally?

    Usage

    Asking about international shipping availability

    Grammar Note

    "aletranje" derives from French "à l'étranger" meaning abroad

15. Sa a twò chè.

    This is too expensive.

    Usage

    Expressing that the price is too high

    Grammar Note

    "twò + adjective" expresses "too ..." in Haitian Creole

16. Lay

    Garlic

    Usage

    To buy it, or to ask for a dish without it

17. Zonyon

    Onion

    Usage

    To buy it, or to ask for a dish without it

18. Piman

    Chili pepper

    Usage

    Point at it when you want a dish without it

19. Jenjanm

    Ginger

    Usage

    Point at it when shopping in a market

20. Yawout

    Yogurt

    Usage

    Point at it in a market or a shop

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