“Why are you sad?” is translated as “Poukisa ou tris?” in Haitian Creole +“Poukisa ou tris?” audio pronunciation by Swans Paul
| Pronunciation and Transcript: |
“Poukisa ou tris?” audio Pronunciation in Haitian Creole by Swans Paul, a native Haitian voice-over artist can be heard in the recording here: Full transcript of the audio on how to say “Why are you sad?” in Haitian Creole0:00 How to say “Why are you sad?” in Haitian Creole. 0:05 You will say “Poukisa ou tris?” One more time, “Poukisa ou tris?” One last time, “Poukisa ou tris?” |
| Meaning: |
“Why are you sad?” means “Poukisa ou tris?” in Haitian Creole. |
| Origin: | The Haitian Creole word “tris” comes from the French “triste”. |

Swans Paul, Haitian Creole Translator and Transcription Specialist, (and a polyglot who speaks Haitian Creole, French, English, Brazilian-Portuguese, Spanish, some Italian, learning Paraguayan Guarani and Mandarin), born in Haiti and college-educated in the US. Over 10 years of experience in Haitian Creole translation, transcription, editing, voice-over and teaching one-on-one Haitian Creole classes. Worked as a Haitian Creole translator in two movies: the Will Smith Movie: Emancipation; and “The Exorcist: Believer”.
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