Learn Papiamentu
Planning a trip to Bonaire? Why not learn the basics in Papiamentu?
Communication with locals can open up new opportunities or experiences, or simply help you figure out where you are. This will for sure be handy on your next trip to Bonaire!
Days
| Papiamentu | English |
| Dia | Day |
| Djadumingu | Sunday |
| Djaluna | Monday |
| Djamars | Tuesday |
| Djárason | Wednesday |
| Djaweps | Thursday |
| Djabièrnè | Friday |
| Djasabra | Saturday |
Months
| Papiamentu | English |
| Luna | Month |
| Yanüari | January |
| Febrüari | February |
| Mart | March |
| Aprel | April |
| Mei | May |
| Yüni | June |
| Yüli | July |
| Ougùstùs | August |
| Sèptèmber | September |
| Òktober | October |
| Novèmber | November |
| Desèmber | December |
Numbers
| Papiamentu | English |
| Un | One |
| Dos | Two |
| Tres | Three |
| Kuater | Four |
| Sinku | Five |
| Seis | Six |
| Shete | Seven |
| Ocho | Eight |
| Nuebe | Nine |
| Dies | Ten |
Nationalities
| Papiamentu | English |
| Boneriano | Bonairean |
| Kurasoleño | Curaçaoan |
| Rubiano | Aruban |
| Merikano | American |
| Kanades | Canadian |
| Hulandes | Dutch |
| Ingles | English |
Basic Words in Papiamentu
| Papiamentu | English |
| Bon | Good |
| Ami | Me |
| Abo | You |
| E | He / She |
| Nos | We |
| Nan | They |
| Hòmber | Man |
| Muhé | Woman |
| Mucha | Kid |
| Kachó | Dog |
| Pushi | Cat |
| Kabritu | Goat |
| Buriku | Donkey |
| Para | Bird |
| Nada | Nothing |
| Mas | More |
| Ménos | Less |
| Playa | Beach |
| Sambuyá | Dive |
| Snòrkel | Snorkel |
Basics
| Papiamentu | English |
| Mi no ta papia Papiamentu | I don’t speak Papiamentu |
| Bo ta papia Ingles? | Do you speak English? |
| Si | Yes |
| No | No |
| Danki | Thank you |
| Di nada | You’re welcome |
| Mi mester di yudansa | I need help |
| Mi ta pèrdi | I’m lost |
| Kuantu esaki ta kosta? | How much does this cost? |
Greetings
| Papiamentu | English |
| Halo | Hello |
| Kon ta bai? | How are you? |
| Bon danki, i abo? | Fine thanks, and you? |
| Tur kos ta bayendo bon | Everything is going well |
| Kon yama bo? | What’s your name? |
| Mi nòmber ta: | My name is: |
| Bon dia | Good morning |
| Bon tardi | Good afternoon |
| Bon nochi | Good evening |
| Ayo | Goodbye |
| Despensa mi | Excuse me |
| Por fabor | Please |
| Pasa un bon dia | Have a good day |
| Te aweró | See you later |
| Te ku un otro biaha | Till next time |
Travel
| Papiamentu | English |
| Bo por yama un taksi pa mi? | Can you call a taxi for me? |
| Bo por hiba mi na e adrès aki? | Please take me to this address |
| Bo por hiba mi aeropuerto? | Please take me to the airport |
| Unda e baño mas serka ta? | Where is the nearest bathroom? |
| Unda mi por kumpra algu pa kome? | Where can I get something to eat? |
| Bo por mustra mi riba un mapa kon pa yega? | Can you show me on a map how to get there? |
| Bo por skirbi esei pa mi? | Will you write that down for me? |
Miscellaneous
| Papiamentu | English |
| Un sunchi | A kiss |
| Un brasa | A hug |
| Mi dushi | My sweetheart |
| Dushi | Delicious or great |
| Ku tur mi amor | With all my love |
| Mi amor | My love |
| Mi stima bo | I love you |
| Amor | Love |
| Hole dushi | Smells good |
| Hopi bon | Very good |
| Drumi dushi | Sweet dreams |
| Hole stinki | Smells bad |
| Mi tin kalor | I’m feeling hot |
| Mi tin friu | I’m feeling cold |
| Mi tin soño | I’m sleepy |
| Mi tin hamber | I’m hungry |