diri
noun, everyday
The Haitian Creole word for "rice" is diri.
Diri is a daily food in Haiti, often eaten with beans as diri ak pwa, "rice and beans".
Meaning: rice (phrase)
When do people say it?
Rice and beans is a common family dish, often served with sauce and meat.
Did you know?
- Diri comes from the French du riz, "some rice".
Examples in context
- Mwen vle diri.I want rice.
- Nou manje diri ak pwa.We ate rice and beans.
- Diri a cho.The rice is hot.
Example conversation
A mother, Mari, serves lunch to her kids Jonas and Eva.
- MariManje a pare.Lunch is ready.
- JonasOu fè diri?Did you make rice?
- MariWi, diri ak pwa.Yes, rice and beans.
