Vin isit la
everyday, Haitian Creole
In Haitian Creole, "come here" is Vin isit la. Vin is "come" and isit la is "here".
It is a direct command. Add tanpri for "please" to be polite.
Meaning: calling someone over (phrase)
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
Parents say it to children often, and with adults tanpri keeps it respectful.
Did you know?
- Pitit means "child" and is also a term of address for young people.
Examples in context
- Vin isit la, tanpri.Come here, please.
- Vin isit la, pitit mwen.Come here, my child.
Example conversation
A mother calls her son.
- ManmanVin isit la.Come here.
- PititWi, manman.Yes, mother.
- ManmanEde m ak sak la.Help me with the bag.
