zoranj
everyday
This page covers Haitian Creole (Kreyòl ayisyen), the most widely spoken creole. The word for the fruit "orange" is zoranj. The initial z comes from the French plural article.
It is used for the fruit and it is also commonly understood for the color orange.
Meaning: the citrus fruit (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
It is said "zo-RANJ".
Did you know?
- The Haitian currency is the gourde, goud, and prices at markets are often quoted in it.
Examples in context
- Mwen renmen zoranj.I like oranges.
- Ban m yon zoranj.Give me an orange.
Example conversation
At the market, Madame Simone sells fruit to a customer, Patrick.
- PatrickKonbyen zoranj yo ye?How much are the oranges?
- SimoneSenk goud pou yon.Five gourdes for one.
- PatrickBan m twa.Give me three.
