kochon
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This page covers Haitian Creole (Kreyòl ayisyen), the most widely spoken creole. The word for "pig" is kochon. The same word is used for pork in expressions like vyann kochon.
It names the animal. It can also be an insult for someone dirty or rude, so be careful.
Meaning: farm animal (noun)
When do people say it?
Pigs matter in Haitian rural life and cuisine. A well known dish is griyo, fried pork.
Did you know?
- Griyo is a famous Haitian dish of marinated fried pork.
Examples in context
- Kochon an nan lakou a.The pig is in the yard.
- Yo gen twa kochon.They have three pigs.
Example conversation
Farmer Antoine shows his animals to his niece, Mireille.
- MireilleKonbyen kochon ou genyen?How many pigs do you have?
- AntoineSenk. Gade pi gwo a.Five. Look at the biggest one.
- MireilleLi gwo anpil!He is really big!
