How Plural Words Work in Haitian Creole
Intermediate Lesson- You will learn how plural words work differently in Haitian Creole
- Pay attention to the last section in this lesson that explains an important exception to keep in mind.
What You Will Learn
How Plural Words Work in Creole
- 1. Creole has no plural words.
- 2. When a word is plural keep it as it is.
- 3. Creole words don't end with the letter s
Keypoints
Consider These Examples
- 1. Pran fig — Take bananas
- 2. Ban mwen pòm — Give me apples
- 3. Li bati kay — He builds houses
Notice how the Creole plural words don't end with s
Yo - The Only Exception
- 1. Put yo at the end of a plural word when you would normally say the in English
Keypoints
Consider These Examples
- 1. Fig yo — The bananas
- 2. Pòm yo — The apples
- 3. Kay yo — The houses