How to Use the Indefinite Article in Haitian Creole

Intermediate Lesson

What You Will Learn

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• You will learn how to say the indefinite articles a and an in Haitian Creole.
• An indefinite article, such as a or an, allows you to refer to a person, object, or idea without being too specific.
• Haitian Creole also uses an indefinite article.

How to Say 'a' and 'an' in Haitian Creole

Key Points

• 1. The Creole indefinite article yon means a or an.
• 2. The indefinite article yon always comes before the noun phrase.

Consider These Examples

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Notice how the indefinite article comes before the noun phrase.

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• 1. Yon bous — A wallet
• 2. Yon pòm — An apple
• 3. Yon gwo kay — A big house

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Don't Confuse 'Yon' with 'Youn' or 'Yonn'

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• Yon is not used in the same way as youn or yonn.
• You will learn how to use these words correctly in a different lesson.