Al dòmi
everyday, Haitian Creole
To tell someone to go to sleep in Haitian Creole, say Al dòmi or Ale dòmi. The verb dòmi means "to sleep".
Meaning: tell someone to sleep (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Creole | Note |
|---|---|
| Al dòmi | everyday, Haitian Creole |
| Ale dòmi | everyday |
Parents use Al dòmi with children at bedtime. To make it softer, add tanpri, as in Al dòmi, tanpri.
How does it change in a sentence?
The command has no special ending. Dòmi alone also works and means "sleep".
Did you know?
- The Creole dòmi comes from French dormir.
Examples in context
- Al dòmi, li ta.Go to sleep, it is late.
- Ale dòmi, ti gason.Go to sleep, little boy.
- Mwen pral dòmi.I am going to sleep.
Example conversation
Mother and daughter Ketly at bedtime.
- ManmanKetly, al dòmi.Ketly, go to sleep.
- KetlyMwen poko fatige.I am not tired yet.
- ManmanDemen ou gen lekòl. Al dòmi.Tomorrow you have school. Go to sleep.
