Haitian Meaning in English

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US

ˈheɪʃən

HAY-shuhn

UK

ˈheɪʃən

HAY-shuhn

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: हैतीवासी
• Arabic: هايتي
• Bengali: হাইতিয়ান
• Russian: гаитянин - гаитянский
• Japanese: ハイチ人 - ハイチの
• Vietnamese: người Haiti - thuộc về Haiti
• Korean: 아이티인 - 아이티의
• Turkish: Haitili
• Urdu: ہیتی باشندہ - ہیتی کا
• Indonesian: Haiti - orang Haiti

Example Sentences

My neighbor is Haitian.

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She speaks Haitian Creole at home.

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He cooked a traditional Haitian meal.

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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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