ivè
noun, Haitian Creole
In Haitian Creole, winter is ivè. It comes from French hiver.
Haiti has a warm climate all year, so ivè is more often used for winter in other countries.
Meaning: coldest season (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
Say nan ivè for "in winter". Cold weather is Li fè frèt.
How do you pronounce it?
Say ivè as "ee-VEH".
Did you know?
- Haitians who move to colder countries often learn the word ivè first hand.
Examples in context
- Li fè frèt nan ivè.It is cold in winter.
- Mwen renmen ivè.I like winter.
- Ivè a long.The winter is long.
Example conversation
A man named Pascal calls his cousin in Canada.
- PascalKi jan tan an ye lakay ou?How is the weather at your place?
- KouzenSe ivè. Li fè frèt anpil.It is winter. It is very cold.
- PascalPran swen ou.Take care.
