goch
standard, Haitian Creole
This page covers Haitian Creole. The direction "left" is goch, and agoch means "to the left".
Meaning: direction opposite to right (adjective)
Ways to say it
| Creole | Note |
|---|---|
| goch | standard, Haitian Creole |
| Agoch | to the left |
For directions say vire agoch for "turn left". The opposite is dwat for "right", so vire adwat is "turn right".
Which one should you use?
Goch describes the side, as in men goch for "left hand". Agoch is used for movement or position.
Did you know?
- The word goch comes from French gauche.
Examples in context
- Vire agoch nan kafou a.Turn left at the intersection.
- Li ekri ak men goch.He writes with his left hand.
Example conversation
A taxi driver, Reginald, asks his passenger Anita for directions.
- ReginaldKi kote m dwe vire?Where should I turn?
- AnitaVire agoch la a.Turn left there.
- ReginaldDakò.Okay.
