sèk
shape
In Haitian Creole a circle as a shape is sèk. For people standing in a ring, or anything round, wonn is common.
Meaning: a round shape (noun)
Ways to say it
| Creole | Note |
|---|---|
| sèk | shape |
| wonn | round, ring of people |
A teacher drawing on the board says Trase yon sèk. Children forming a ring to play are told Fè yon wonn.
Which one should you use?
Sèk also means "dry" in other sentences, so context tells you which meaning is meant.
Did you know?
- Sèk comes from the French cercle, shortened to one syllable.
Examples in context
- Trase yon sèk sou papye a.Draw a circle on the paper.
- Timoun yo fè yon wonn.The children form a circle.
Example conversation
Madan Pierre, a teacher, gives instructions to her pupil Widlyne in class.
- Madan PierreWidlyne, trase yon sèk.Widlyne, draw a circle.
- WidlyneKonsa?Like this?
- Madan PierreWi, trè byen!Yes, very good!
