sòt
insult, Haitian Creole
This page covers Haitian Creole. A common word for a foolish person is sòt, and enbesil is a stronger insult.
Meaning: insulting word for a foolish person (noun)
Ways to say it
| Creole | Note |
|---|---|
| sòt | insult, Haitian Creole |
| Enbesil | insult, stronger |
Sòt can mean "fool" or "stupid" depending on the sentence. Ou sòt says "you are a fool" and is rude when said to someone seriously.
Which one should you use?
Enbesil comes from French and is harsher. Between close friends sòt can be said jokingly, but with strangers both words cause offense.
Did you know?
- The word sòt is also used for a silly action, as in bagay sòt, meaning a stupid thing.
Examples in context
- Ou sòt!You are a fool!
- Ou pa dwe aji tankou yon sòt.You should not act like a fool.
Example conversation
Two brothers, Eddy and Paul, tease each other after Paul drops the keys.
- EddyOu kite kle yo tonbe ankò?You dropped the keys again?
- PaulSe vre, mwen sòt.It is true, I am a fool.
- EddyRanmase yo tanpri.Pick them up please.
