kòrèk
adjective, correct
In Haitian Creole "right" meaning correct is kòrèk, and "right" as a direction is adwat. This page covers Haitian Creole.
Meaning: correct, or the right-hand side (adjective)
Ways to say it
| Creole | Note |
|---|---|
| kòrèk | adjective, correct |
| adwat | adverb, right hand side |
Use kòrèk for an answer or a statement, as in repons kòrèk. Use adwat for direction, as in vire adwat for "turn right".
Which one should you use?
The opposite of adwat is agoch, which means left.
Did you know?
- The Creole word mèsi for "thank you" comes from French merci.
Examples in context
- Repons ou a kòrèk.Your answer is right.
- Vire adwat nan kafou a.Turn right at the intersection.
Example conversation
A driver named Wilfrid asks a passer-by Josette for directions.
- WilfridEskize m, ki wout pou mache?Excuse me, which way should I go?
- JosetteVire adwat, apre sa ale tou dwat.Turn right, then go straight.
- WilfridMèsi anpil.Thank you very much.
