How Relative Pronouns Work in Haitian Creole
When who, that, or which is the subject of a relative clause, it can translate as ki in Creole.
Relative clauses make it easier to connect ideas and add more information about a person or thing.
Example
Cr: Moun ki dènye a kite.
En: The person who is last leaves.
How to Use Ki as a Relative Pronoun
- Ki as a relative pronoun can mean who, that, or which.
Consider These Examples
Cr: Gason an ki te la a.
En: The man who was there.
Cr: Bwat la ki sou tab la a.
En: The box that is on the table.
Don't Translate Every English Relative Pronoun Word for Word
English words such as whose, whom, and which do not always translate directly into Haitian Creole.
You can often use ki for who, that, and which. However, in some sentences, Creole uses a different structure and may not use ki at all.
For now, focus on the examples in this lesson and learn how to use ki to mean who, that, or which.