The correct word is "tou".It comes from the french word tour which means turn (n.).
But In Haitian creole, both tou and kou are acceptable.
1. Se tou pa w. - It's your turn.
But In Haitian creole, both tou and kou are acceptable.
1. Se tou pa w. - It's your turn.
2. Se kou pa w. - It's your turn.
3. Kilè ki va tou pa'm?
When will it be my turn?
4. Kounye a se tou pa'm.
Now it's my turn.
5. Se tou pa pèp la.
It's the people's turn.
6. Se tou pa pitit mwen.
It's my child's turn.
7. Ou gentan fè yon tou deja. Kounye a se tou pa'm.
You've already had a turn. Now it's my turn.
I've heard 'kou' used like this: "Ban m fè yon kou."
ReplyDeleteYes you are right. We do say it like that too :)
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