rele
Haitian Creole
In Haitian Creole the verb "to call" is rele. It is used for calling someone by voice or by phone. Telefòne means "to phone".
Meaning: to call or to phone (verb)
Ways to say it
| Creole | Note |
|---|---|
| rele | Haitian Creole |
| Telefòne | phone |
Rele also means "to shout", so context tells you which sense is meant. A phone call is often yon rele or yon apèl.
Did you know?
- Rele covers both "call" and "shout" in everyday speech.
Examples in context
- Mwen pral rele ou demen.I will call you tomorrow.
- Rele frè ou.Call your brother.
- Li telefòne m yè.He phoned me yesterday.
Example conversation
Mother Nadège asks her daughter Alexandra to contact her uncle.
- NadègeAlexandra, rele tonton ou.Alexandra, call your uncle.
- AlexandraMwen pral rele l aswè a.I will call him this evening.
- NadègeMèsi, pitit mwen.Thanks, my child.
