gwo
Haitian Creole
In Haitian Creole "big" is gwo, from French gros. Gran is also used and can mean large, tall or grown up.
Meaning: large in size (adjective)
Ways to say it
| Creole | Note |
|---|---|
| gwo | Haitian Creole |
| Gran | tall, grown, large |
Gwo usually goes before the noun, as in gwo kay for "big house". The opposite is piti for "small".
Did you know?
- The opposite of gwo is piti, meaning "small".
Examples in context
- Se yon gwo kay.It is a big house.
- Chen an gwo.The dog is big.
- Li gran kounye a.He is grown now.
Example conversation
Nicolas shows his friend Jacques a new house.
- NicolasGade kay la.Look at the house.
- JacquesSe yon gwo kay!It is a big house!
- NicolasWi, li gen senk chanm.Yes, it has five rooms.
