gwo tèt
literal, Haitian Creole
Literally, "big head" in Haitian Creole is gwo tèt, made of gwo for "big" and tèt for "head". This page gives the literal meaning only.
Meaning: a large head (noun)
Which one should you use?
Do not confuse it with tèt di, which means "stubborn". Words for "head" are used in several Creole expressions, so check a phrase before using it figuratively.
Did you know?
- Gwo comes from French gros and tèt from French tête.
Examples in context
- Ti bebe a gen yon gwo tèt.The baby has a big head.
- Chapo a twò piti pou gwo tèt li.The hat is too small for his big head.
- Tèt mwen fè mal.My head hurts.
Example conversation
Rachel tries a hat on her brother Ken in a shop.
- RachelEseye chapo sa a.Try this hat.
- KenLi twò piti pou tèt mwen.It is too small for my head.
- RachelOu gen yon gwo tèt!You have a big head!
