sòt
adjective, insulting
In Haitian Creole "stupid" is sòt. Bèt is another word for the same insult.
Meaning: insult for a foolish person (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Creole | Note |
|---|---|
| sòt | adjective, insulting |
| bèt | adjective, insulting |
Both are insults and can hurt or start a fight. Friends sometimes use them jokingly, but strangers will take it badly.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Do not call someone sòt unless you know them very well. To describe a silly action politely, say sa a pa entelijan, "that is not smart".
Did you know?
- In this friendly use sòt is closer to "silly" than to a real insult.
Examples in context
- Ou sòt!You are stupid!
- Sa a se yon bagay sòt.That is a stupid thing.
- Pa fè bèt.Do not act stupid.
Example conversation
Two teenage friends, Fabrice and Jimmy, joke after a game.
- FabriceOu bliye ball la, sòt!You forgot the ball, silly!
- JimmyPa fache, m ap al chèche l.Do not be angry, I am going to get it.
- FabriceDakò, fè vit.Okay, be quick.
