yon ti moman
everyday
This page covers Haitian Creole (Kreyòl ayisyen), the most widely spoken creole. To say "one moment" use yon ti moman. Add souple to make it polite: yon ti moman souple.
Meaning: asking someone to wait briefly (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Creole | Note |
|---|---|
| yon ti moman | everyday |
| yon ti moman souple | polite |
It is what you say when you need someone to wait for a short while, at the door, on the phone or in a shop.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
Souple comes from French s'il vous plaît. It makes the request softer and works with strangers.
Did you know?
- The word ti before a noun often makes a request or a thing sound smaller and gentler.
Examples in context
- Yon ti moman, souple.One moment, please.
- Tann yon ti moman.Wait a moment.
Example conversation
Receptionist Valerie answers a visitor, Mr. Charles, at a small office.
- Mr. CharlesMwen vle wè direktè a.I want to see the director.
- ValerieYon ti moman souple.One moment, please.
- ValerieLi ka resevwa ou kounye a.He can see you now.
