Sispann sa
command, Haitian Creole
In Haitian Creole "stop it" is Sispann sa. The short form is Sispann. This page covers Haitian Creole.
Meaning: command to stop an action (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Creole | Note |
|---|---|
| Sispann sa | command, Haitian Creole |
| Sispann | command, short |
Sispann means to stop and sa means "that", so Sispann sa is "stop that". Add tanpri to soften it.
Which one should you use?
To stop doing something specific, add the verb, as in Sispann kriye for "stop crying".
Did you know?
- The marker ap before a verb shows an action in progress, as in mwen ap jwe for "I am playing".
Examples in context
- Sispann sa, tanpri.Stop it, please.
- Sispann kriye.Stop crying.
Example conversation
Older sister Wideline speaks to her brother Gaby, who is teasing the dog.
- WidelineGaby, sispann sa!Gaby, stop it!
- GabyMwen jis ap jwe.I am just playing.
- WidelineChen an pa renmen sa.The dog does not like that.
