detann
verb, Haitian Creole
In Haitian Creole you say detann for "relax". To tell someone to relax, say Detann ou. This page covers Haitian Creole.
Meaning: to calm down and rest (verb)
Ways to say it
| Creole | Note |
|---|---|
| detann | verb, Haitian Creole |
| Detann ou | command, casual |
Detann ou is what you say to a friend who is tense or upset. To ask a group, use Detann nou.
Which one should you use?
The verb detann also means to stretch out or to unwind, so it fits both "calm down" and "take a rest".
Did you know?
- Haitian Creole pronouns are short, so ou for "you" is often shortened to w after a vowel, as in w ap reyisi.
Examples in context
- Detann ou, tout bagay ap byen.Relax, everything is fine.
- Mwen bezwen detann apre travay.I need to relax after work.
Example conversation
Claude sees his cousin Rose worrying before an exam.
- ClaudeDetann ou, Rose.Relax, Rose.
- RoseMwen pè egzamen an.I am afraid of the exam.
- ClaudeOu prepare byen, w ap reyisi.You prepared well, you will succeed.
