Creole Exam Vocabulary Building 3

Question 1

In Haitian Creole, what does 'grangou' mean?

Accepted Answer

Hungry

Answer

'Grangou' means hungry in Haitian Creole, derived from the French 'grande faim' (great hunger).

Question 2

Which Creole vocabulary term describes the concept of 'community solidarity' unique to Haitian culture?

Accepted Answer

Konbit

Answer

'Konbit' is a traditional Haitian practice of collective communal labor and solidarity.

Question 3

The Haitian Creole word 'lapli' means:

Accepted Answer

Rain

Answer

'Lapli' means rain in Haitian Creole, derived from the French 'la pluie.'

Question 4

What does 'machann' refer to in Haitian Creole?

Accepted Answer

A vendor / merchant

Answer

'Machann' means a vendor or merchant in Haitian Creole, from the French 'marchand.'

Question 5

Which word means 'child' in Haitian Creole?

Accepted Answer

Timoun

Answer

'Timoun' is the general word for child in Haitian Creole, meaning a young person.

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