fatra
noun, Haitian Creole
In Haitian Creole, trash or garbage is fatra. A trash can is a poubèl.
Meaning: garbage, waste (noun)
Ways to say it
| Creole | Note |
|---|---|
| fatra | noun, Haitian Creole |
| poubèl | trash can |
To throw something away say jete fatra. Jete means "to throw".
Which one should you use?
Fatra is the waste itself and poubèl is the container, from French poubelle.
How do you pronounce it?
Say fatra as "fa-TRA", with an "r" close to the English one.
Did you know?
- Haitian Creole borrowed poubèl from French poubelle, while fatra is the usual word for the waste itself.
Examples in context
- Jete fatra a.Throw out the trash.
- Mete fatra a nan poubèl la.Put the trash in the trash can.
- Pa jete fatra atè.Do not throw trash on the ground.
Example conversation
Mother and son clean the yard.
- ManmanGen fatra nan lakou a.There is trash in the yard.
- Ti gasonKote poubèl la ye?Where is the trash can?
- ManmanLi bò pòt la.It is next to the door.
