diff --git a/core/src/main/resources/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/messages/items/items.properties b/core/src/main/resources/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/messages/items/items.properties
index 10e045b15..0b1120106 100644
--- a/core/src/main/resources/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/messages/items/items.properties
+++ b/core/src/main/resources/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/messages/items/items.properties
@@ -811,7 +811,7 @@ items.weapon.melee.dagger.desc=A simple iron dagger with a worn wooden handle.
 
 items.weapon.melee.dirk.name=dirk
 items.weapon.melee.dirk.stats_desc=This weapon is stronger against unaware enemies.
-items.weapon.melee.dirk.desc=A longer thrusting dagger, gives bit more steel to plunge into foes.
+items.weapon.melee.dirk.desc=A longer thrusting dagger, gives a bit more steel to plunge into foes.
 
 items.weapon.melee.flail.name=flail
 items.weapon.melee.flail.stats_desc=This is a slightly slow weapon.\nThis weapon cannot surprise attack.