How to Say “Stink” in Creole (Haitian Creole)

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santi move
verb phrase, Haitian Creole
In Haitian Creole "stink" is santi move, literally "smell bad". This page covers Haitian Creole.
Santi means to smell and move means bad. Say Li santi move for "it stinks". For a good smell, say santi bon.
Meaning: to smell bad (verb)

Which one should you use?

There is no single everyday verb for stink, so Haitians use this two-word phrase.

Did you know?

  • The word fatra means garbage or trash in Haitian Creole.

Examples in context

  • Fatra a santi move.
    The garbage stinks.
  • Sa santi move!
    That stinks!

Example conversation

Roommates Alexandra and Peter check the fridge.

  1. Alexandra

    Gen yon bagay ki santi move la a.
    Something here smells bad.
  2. Peter

    Se vyann nan frijidè a.
    It is the meat in the fridge.
  3. Alexandra

    Jete l touswit.
    Throw it out right away.
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