piti
adjective, Haitian Creole
In Haitian Creole "small" is piti. Before a noun it shortens to ti. This page covers Haitian Creole.
Meaning: little in size (adjective)
Ways to say it
| Creole | Note |
|---|---|
| piti | adjective, Haitian Creole |
| ti | adjective, before a noun |
After the noun use piti, as in kay piti. Before the noun use ti, as in ti kay for "little house".
Which one should you use?
The short form ti often adds a friendly or affectionate tone, as in ti chat mwen.
Did you know?
- The word pitit for child is related to piti, since both come from French petit.
Examples in context
- Kay la piti.The house is small.
- Mwen gen yon ti chen.I have a little dog.
Example conversation
Couple Mireille and Alain look for an apartment.
- MireilleApatman sa a twò piti.This apartment is too small.
- AlainAnn gade lòt la.Let us look at the other one.
- MireilleWi, ann ale.Yes, let us go.
