haitian
word
Definition
A person from Haiti, or something related to Haiti, such as its culture, language, or nationality.
Usage & Nuances
"Haitian" can be a noun (a person from Haiti) or an adjective (relating to Haiti). Use with nationalities: "Haitian culture", "a Haitian artist". Not pluralized for adjectives. Don't confuse with 'Creole' (a language spoken in Haiti).
Spanish: haitiano (persona de Haití) - haitiana (persona de Haití)Portuguese (BR): haitiano (pessoa do Haiti) - haitiana (pessoa do Haiti)Portuguese (PT): haitiano (pessoa do Haiti) - haitiana (pessoa do Haiti)Chinese (Simplified): 海地人 - 海地的Chinese (Traditional): 海地人 - 海地的Hindi: हैतीवासीArabic: هايتيBengali: হাইতিয়ানRussian: гаитянин - гаитянскийJapanese: ハイチ人 - ハイチのVietnamese: người Haiti - thuộc về HaitiKorean: 아이티인 - 아이티의Turkish: HaitiliUrdu: ہیتی باشندہ - ہیتی کاIndonesian: Haiti - orang Haiti
Example Sentences
He cooked a traditional Haitian meal.
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My neighbor is Haitian.
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She speaks Haitian Creole at home.
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I've always wanted to visit a Haitian art gallery.
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Many Haitian families live in this neighborhood now.
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We celebrated with some delicious Haitian pastries.
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