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Bogota - Haitian Creole Saying Explained

Bogota Haitian Creole expression

Bogota

Haitian Creole Expressions

Meaning

A slang term for an old, worn-out, or unreliable vehicle, especially a car.

Example 1


Tanpri pa achte vye bogota sa a!


Please don't buy this old clunker!

Example 2


M pa sezi bogota sa a anpĆ n.


I am not surprised that this junk car broke down.

Fun Facts


The exact origin of the word bogota is uncertain.

Although it is commonly used for an old or unreliable car, it may also describe another worn-out or worthless object.

Similar English terms include clunker, jalopy, rattletrap, and lemon.

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