parese
everyday, Haitian Creole
This page covers Haitian Creole. The word for "lazy" is parese.
It works as an adjective and also describes a lazy person: Ou parese means "you are lazy". It can be teasing among family or insulting if said harshly.
Meaning: unwilling to work or move (adjective)
How does it change in a sentence?
Adjectives come after the noun. A lazy boy is ti gason parese.
Did you know?
- The word parese comes from French paresseux.
Examples in context
- Ou parese anpil.You are very lazy.
- Jodi a mwen santi m parese.Today I feel lazy.
Example conversation
Brother and sister Dave and Nicole argue about chores.
- NicoleDave, ou pa fè anyen jodi a.Dave, you did nothing today.
- DaveMwen fatige, mwen parese.I am tired, I am lazy.
- NicoleEde m ranje kay la.Help me tidy the house.
