kabrit
everyday, Haitian Creole
The word for "goat" in Haitian Creole is kabrit. It is used for the animal and also for goat meat.
Goat meat is a common dish in Haiti, often called kabrit on menus. For several goats you say kabrit yo.
Meaning: goat (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural is shown with yo after the noun, so "the goats" is kabrit yo.
Did you know?
- The Creole kabrit is related to French cabri, meaning a young goat.
Examples in context
- Kabrit la nan jaden an.The goat is in the garden.
- Mwen renmen manje kabrit.I like to eat goat.
- Kabrit yo ap manje zèb.The goats are eating grass.
Example conversation
Farmer Joseph tells his son about the animals.
- JosephGade kabrit la.Look at the goat.
- WilnerLi gen yon ti kabrit.She has a kid.
- JosephWi, kite yo manje.Yes, let them eat.
