bo
noun, everyday
In Haitian Creole a kiss is bo. To kiss someone you say bay bo, literally "give a kiss".
Meaning: a kiss (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Creole | Note |
|---|---|
| bo | noun, everyday |
| bay bo | verb phrase, everyday |
People ask for a kiss with ban m yon bo, "give me a kiss". A kiss on the cheek between family and friends is also called bo.
How does it change in a sentence?
Bo is a noun, so the action is built with a helper verb: bay yon bo means "give a kiss".
Did you know?
- The verb phrase bay bo is built exactly like English "give a kiss".
Examples in context
- Ban m yon bo.Give me a kiss.
- Li ban mwen yon bo sou machwè.She gave me a kiss on the cheek.
- Bay manman w yon bo.Give your mother a kiss.
Example conversation
Little Rose says goodnight to her grandmother Mamie before going to bed.
- MamieBonswa, ti Woz.Good evening, little Rose.
- WozMamie, ban m yon bo.Grandma, give me a kiss.
- MamieVini non, chérie.Come here, dear.
