Rete
verb, everyday
To say "stop" in Haitian Creole, use Rete to halt in place or Sispann to stop doing something.
Meaning: to stop (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Creole | Note |
|---|---|
| Rete | verb, everyday |
| Sispann | verb, everyday |
Rete! is what you shout when someone must halt. Sispann! means "quit it" and is used when someone keeps doing something annoying.
Which one should you use?
Rete also means "to stay", so Rete la can mean "stay here".
Did you know?
- Rete means both "stop" and "stay", and the rest of the sentence shows which one.
Examples in context
- Rete!Stop!
- Sispann kriye.Stop crying.
- Rete la, m ap vini.Stay here, I am coming.
Example conversation
Nicolas stops his little sister Anne from running into the street.
- NicolasAnne, rete!Anne, stop!
- AnnePoukisa?Why?
- NicolasGen yon machin k ap vini.A car is coming.
