How do you say nothing in Haitian creole?

There are a few ways to say "nothing" in Haitian Creole, depending on the context and emphasis:

General "nothing":

* Pa gen anyen: This is the most common and literal translation. It means "not have anything."

* Nan rien: This is a bit more formal and means "in nothing."

* P'ap genyen: This means "there won't be anything."

Emphasis on "nothing at all":

* Pa gen anyen ditou: This means "not have anything at all."

* P'ap genyen ditou: This means "there won't be anything at all."

In response to a question:

* Non: This simply means "no."

* Non, anyen: This means "no, nothing."

The best way to choose the right phrase depends on the specific situation.