kouche
everyday, Haitian Creole
This page covers Haitian Creole. "Lay down" or "lie down" is kouche.
The same verb is used for going to bed, so Mwen pral kouche can mean "I am going to lie down" or "I am going to sleep".
Meaning: to lie or put oneself flat (verb)
How does it change in a sentence?
To give a command, just use the verb: Kouche! for "Lie down!" Add tanpri for a polite request.
Did you know?
- In Haitian Creole kouche is also used for a bird laying or a sun setting, as in solèy kouche.
Examples in context
- Mwen pral kouche.I am going to lie down.
- Kouche sou kabann nan.Lie down on the bed.
Example conversation
Gaby, tired from a long trip, talks to her husband Max.
- MaxOu gen lòt tèt fè mal?Do you have a headache again?
- GabyWi, mwen bezwen kouche.Yes, I need to lie down.
- MaxKouche, mwen pral pote dlo.Lie down, I will bring water.
