anmèdan
everyday
The common Haitian Creole word for annoying is anmèdan. Anbetan is also used for something bothersome or inconvenient.
Meaning: causing irritation (adjective)
Ways to say it
| Creole | Note |
|---|---|
| anmèdan | everyday |
| anbetan | bothersome |
Say Ou anmèdan! to tell someone they are being annoying. It is blunt, so keep it for friends and family.
Which one should you use?
Anbetan is softer and often describes a situation, such as rain on the way to work.
Did you know?
- Anmèdan comes from the French emmerdant, which is coarse in France but ordinary in Haitian Creole.
Examples in context
- Ti frè m nan anmèdan anpil.My little brother is very annoying.
- Lapli sa a anbetan.This rain is a bother.
Example conversation
Teenager Judith tries to study while her brother Ricot plays loud music.
- JudithRicot, bese mizik la!Ricot, turn the music down!
- RicotPoukisa?Why?
- JudithPaske ou anmèdan!Because you are annoying!
