- A little
- Want just a little water? Ask for un chin. You’ll hear it in Puerto Rico too, so it isn’t only a Dominican thing.
- Sounds good
- Jevi is a casual way to say something is cool or great. Eso está jevi fits when a friend shares something you like.
- Money
- If someone says no tengo cuartos while you’re making plans, they’re talking about money. They’re saying they’re short of cash.
Read the word in context
A small request
Dame un chin de agua, por favor.
Give me a little water, please.
A positive reaction
Eso está jevi.
That’s cool.
Talking about money
No tengo cuartos.
I don’t have any money.