wa
everyday, Haitian Creole
The word for "king" in Haitian Creole is wa. It is the Creole form of French roi.
It is used for kings in stories and history, and also for a person who rules a field, as in wa mizik for "king of music".
Meaning: king (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
Wa is a plain noun. Add a or la for "the king", as in wa a.
Did you know?
- The Creole wa comes from French roi.
Examples in context
- Wa a rete nan chato a.The king lives in the castle.
- Li se wa mizik.He is the king of music.
- Wa yo te gen anpil pouvwa.The kings had a lot of power.
Example conversation
A grandmother tells a story to her grandson.
- GrannTe gen yon wa ki te rete nan yon chato.There was a king who lived in a castle.
- PititKi jan wa a te ye?What was the king like?
- GrannLi te bon anpil.He was very good.
