I was just wondering what is your favorite Dominican or Spanish expression?
(Also please include the meaning so everyone can understand)
(Also please include the meaning so everyone can understand)
Mirador said:I would recommend 'dame un chin', from the Taino 'chin' (a little). When at the grocers, 'dame un chin' usually means about a quarter pound.
Mirador
Berzin said:but I've heard it used a little differently. "Dame un chin-chin por favor!" Give me a little bit, please!!
Lesley D said:Mirador,
I did not know that "chin" is a Taino word. That answers my question as to why this expression is unique to the DR. No other Spanish speaking country uses it.
-Lesley D
Barnabe said:Lesley,
I am not sure but I think they also use "un chin" in Puerto Rico and probably Cuba.
Which anyway doesn't say it's not of Taino origin.
Barnab?
Wao, I didn't know that!Jane J. said:Yan-Yan, you might be interested to know that in New Orleans they have the same thing called a "lagniappe".