How Plural Words Work in Haitian Creole

Intermediate Lesson

What You Will Learn

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• 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.

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

Consider These Examples

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Notice how the Creole plural words don't end with s

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• 1. Pran fig — Take bananas
• 2. Ban mwen pòm — Give me apples
• 3. Li bati kay — He builds houses

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Yo - The Only Exception

• Put yo after a plural word when you would normally say the in English

Consider These Examples

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• 1. Fig yo — The bananas
• 2. Pòm yo — The apples
• 3. Kay yo — The houses

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