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Anba tab
Meaning
It means the same as the English expression under the table
This involves secretly doing something that is usually wrong or illegal
Translation: Under the table
Literal Meaning: Under table
Example 1
Lapolis te kenbe yon pakèt magouyè ki t ap fè fo dokiman anba tab.
The police caught a bunch of fraudsters who were making fake documents under the table.
Example 2
Yo di m li pa travay paske li fè anpil kòb anba tab.
They told me she doesn't work because she makes a lot of money under the table.
An Easy Expression to Use
This expression is like the twin sibling of the English expression under the table.
In virtually any situation you would normally say under table in English, you can use the Haitian Creole expression anba tab.
It is a common expression that Haitians use in daily life. So, it will be easy for them to relate to what you are saying.