Yonn-Dé

Yonn-Dé, often hyphenated as "Yonn-Dé", is a Kreyòl (Creole) phrase, specifically of Haitian Kreyòl origin, meaning "one-two". It is primarily used in the context of games, sports, or other activities that involve counting or sequencing. The term acts as a simple numerical sequence or a shorthand for establishing a starting point or a countdown. In many instances, it's analogous to the English phrase "one, two" or "ready, set". Its usage highlights the French linguistic influence on Haitian Kreyòl, stemming from "un-deux," the French translation for "one-two".