gombo
noun, everyday
The Haitian Creole word for the okra vegetable is gombo.
Gombo is used in the market and in the kitchen, where it appears in sauces and stews.
Meaning: okra vegetable (phrase)
When do people say it?
A well known Haitian dish made with okra is kalalou, served with rice.
Did you know?
- Kalalou is a Haitian dish whose main vegetable is okra.
Examples in context
- Mwen achte gombo nan mache a.I bought okra at the market.
- Gombo a bon.The okra is good.
- Nou pral fè kalalou.We are going to make kalalou.
Example conversation
Madan Joel buys vegetables from a market seller.
- JoelOu gen gombo jodi a?Do you have okra today?
- MachannWi, li fre anpil.Yes, it is very fresh.
- JoelBan m yon pil.Give me a pile.
