mèg
adjective, Haitian Creole
In Haitian Creole "skinny" is mèg. This page covers Haitian Creole.
It follows the noun, as in yon ti gason mèg for "a skinny boy". With ou it can sound blunt, so be careful when you say Ou mèg.
Meaning: thin (adjective)
Which one should you use?
The opposite is gra, which means fat or big. The word mèg can also be used for something thin, like poor soil.
Did you know?
- The marker vin before an adjective in Haitian Creole means "become", as in vin mèg for "become thin".
Examples in context
- Chen sa a mèg anpil.This dog is very skinny.
- Ou vin mèg.You have become thin.
Example conversation
Aunt Yolande sees her nephew Jonas after a long time.
- YolandeJonas, ou vin mèg.Jonas, you have become thin.
- JonasMwen te malad.I was sick.
- YolandeAnn manje, mwen fè bon manje.Let us eat, I made good food.
