How to Use Possessive Pronouns in Haitian Creole

What You Will Learn

In this lesson, you will learn how to show ownership by using possessive pronouns such as mwen (my), ou (your), etc.

You will also learn how to use the Creole word pa to really stress the fact that something belongs to you.

In Haitian Creole, the possessive pronoun always comes after the object.

A possessive pronoun is a word you use to show that something belongs to you.

The Creole possessive pronouns are mwen (my), ou (your), li (his / her), nou (our) and yo (their)

Consider These Examples

Notice how the possessive pronoun comes after the object

1. Kreyon mwen → My pencil

2. Liv ou → Your book

3. Machin li → His car

You can (if you want) put pa between the object and the possessive pronoun to make a strong point that something is truly yours.

Consider These Examples

Notice how pa is between the object and possessive pronoun

1. Kreyon pa mwen → MY pencil

2. Liv pa ou → YOUR book

3. Machin pa li → HIS CAR