Jedu na Mauricius

Phrasebook

The official language is English, and you can get by in French almost everywhere. But a few words of Creole (kreol morisien) always please the locals.

EnglishCreole
Good morning / HelloBonzour
HiAlo
GoodbyeOrevwar / Bye
Thank youMersi
How are you?Ki manier?
PleaseSilvouple
What time is it?Ki ler la?
Can I order?Mo kapav pas komann?
Where can I find a taxi?Kot mo kapav gagn enn taxi?
I'm hungryMo fin
Enjoy your mealBon apeti
I'm thirstyMo swaf

Creole spelling varies in practice; we use a common form. Pronunciation is similar to French.