Prese!
command, Haitian Creole
To say "hurry up" in Haitian Creole, use Prese! or Fè vit! The second is literally "go fast".
Meaning: command to be quick (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Creole | Note |
|---|---|
| Prese! | command, Haitian Creole |
| Fè vit! | command |
Both are direct commands. To soften them, add tanpri, "please": Prese, tanpri!
Which one should you use?
Prese is the same word used for "I am in a hurry", while Fè vit is an action, so it fits when you want someone to do a task faster.
Did you know?
- An reta means late in Haitian Creole and comes from the French en retard.
Examples in context
- Prese, nou an reta!Hurry up, we are late!
- Prese w, bis la ap vini.Hurry, the bus is coming.
Example conversation
Dad Robert calls his son Kenny, who is still not ready for church.
- RobertKenny, prese! Nou an reta.Kenny, hurry up! We are late.
- KennyMwen ap mete soulye m.I am putting on my shoes.
- RobertFè vit, tanpri!Be quick, please!
