verbLevel A1Haitian Creole

Kanpe

Translation

  • to stand up

Definisyon · Meaning in Haitian Creole

Leve epi rete sou de pye ou.

Also means “to stop” (a vehicle): Kanpe la a!

Examples

Aprè legliz la, vire adwat. Kanpe devan mache a.After the church, turn right. Stop in front of the market.
Li te kanpe avèk fanmi l nan maten.He/She stand uped with his/her family in the morning.
N ap kanpe ansanm pou nou ka fini vit.We are going to stand up together so we can finish quickly.

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