vyann kochon
everyday
This page covers Haitian Creole (Kreyòl ayisyen), the most widely spoken creole. Pork is vyann kochon, literally "pig meat".
Vyann is meat and kochon is pig. For beef, you say vyann bèf.
Meaning: meat from a pig (noun)
When do people say it?
The best known pork dish is griyo, pieces of pork marinated and fried.
Did you know?
- Griyo is often served on special occasions and Sundays.
Examples in context
- Mwen pa manje vyann kochon.I do not eat pork.
- Nou fè griyo ak vyann kochon.We make griyo with pork.
Example conversation
Chef Marlene explains the recipe to her apprentice, Wilner.
- WilnerKi vyann nou itilize?Which meat do we use?
- MarleneVyann kochon.Pork.
- WilnerNou kòmanse kounye a.We start now.
