zandolit
everyday, Haitian Creole
This page covers Haitian Creole. A lizard is a zandolit.
The plural is shown with yo after the noun, so zandolit yo means "the lizards". Lizards are common around houses in Haiti.
Meaning: small reptile with four legs and a tail (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
It is said "zan-do-LEET", with stress on the last syllable.
Did you know?
- The word zandolit comes from the Old French lézard through Caribbean usage, and similar forms exist in other French-based creoles.
Examples in context
- Gen yon zandolit sou mi an.There is a lizard on the wall.
- Zandolit yo kouri vit.The lizards run fast.
Example conversation
Little Ketly points at the wall and calls her father Jacques.
- KetlyPapa, gade zandolit la!Dad, look at the lizard!
- JacquesLi pa fè anyen, pa pè.It does nothing, do not be afraid.
- KetlyLi kouri sou mi an.It is running on the wall.
