tonton
noun, everyday
The Haitian Creole word for "uncle" is tonton. "My uncle" is tonton m.
Meaning: uncle (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Creole | Note |
|---|---|
| tonton | noun, everyday |
| tonton m | noun phrase, everyday |
Say tonton for an uncle by blood or marriage, and you can also use it as a direct address. The matching word for aunt is matant.
How does it change in a sentence?
The possessive follows the noun: tonton m, tonton w and tonton li.
Did you know?
- The word for aunt, matant, follows the same pattern as tonton.
Examples in context
- Tonton m rive jodi a.My uncle arrives today.
- Matant ak tonton ap vini.Aunt and uncle are coming.
Example conversation
A boy, Dimitri, greets his uncle at the airport.
- DimitriBonjou, tonton!Good morning, uncle!
- TontonBonjou, Dimitri. Ou grandi!Good morning, Dimitri. You have grown!
- DimitriKi jan vwayaj la te ye?How was the trip?
