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Anba chal
Meaning
To do something secretly or in a hush-hush manner
Translation: Incognito, in secret, on the low
Literal Meaning: Under shawl
Example 1
Li se yon nèg ki gen anpil don anba chal. Ann kontinye antrene l.
He is a guy who has a lot of hidden gifts. Let's continue to train him.
Example 2
Guerda rich anba chal. Se sa k fè li abiye tankou li pòv.
Guerda is rich on the low. That's why she dresses like she is poor.
Fun Facts
The Haitian Creole expresion anba chal possibly originated from the French words en bas châle, which means under shawl in English.
A shawl is a piece of cloth that is often used to cover the head and shoulders. It was very common in former times, and it is still common in some cultures today.
Since it covers the head and shoulders, it makes it easier for someone to conceal his or her identity. This is why the expression anba chal means to behave in secrecy.