dwòl
everyday, Haitian Creole
In Haitian Creole, "weird" is dwòl. Etranj also means strange and sounds a bit more neutral.
Meaning: strange, odd (adjective)
Ways to say it
| Creole | Note |
|---|---|
| dwòl | everyday, Haitian Creole |
| etranj | strange |
Sa dwòl means "that is weird". Dwòl can also mean "funny" in the sense of odd.
Which one should you use?
Etranj comes from French étrange and suits both speech and writing.
How do you pronounce it?
Say dwòl as "dwol" with an open "o".
Did you know?
- Dwòl is used in everyday talk much more than in formal writing.
Examples in context
- Sa dwòl.That is weird.
- Li aji dwòl jodi a.He is acting weird today.
- Sa etranj.That is strange.
Example conversation
Two friends, Ketly and Roody, notice an empty street.
- KetlyPa gen moun nan lari a.There is nobody in the street.
- RoodySa dwòl vre.That is really weird.
- KetlyAnn ale gade.Let's go and look.
