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Wednesday, March 3, 2010

Lesson 20 - Demonstrative pronouns: This is, That is, These are, Those are

Affirmative sentences
This is - Sa se
That is - Sa se
These are - Sa yo se
Those are - Sa yo se

Negative sentences
This is not - Sa se pa
That is not - Sa se pa
These are not - Sa yo se pa
Those are not - Sa yo se pa

Examples:
1. This is my car - Sa se machin mwen.

2. That is a pretty ring. - Sa se yon bèl bag.

3. This is not a good sign. - Sa se pa yon bon siy.

4. These are mine. - Sa yo se pa m.

5. Those are yours. - Sa yo se pa w.

6.  This is a small house. - Sa se yon ti kay.

7.  These are my children. - Sa yo se pitit mwen.

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Let's practice. Please translate the following sentences.

1. This is your book.

2. That is not my house.

3. That is your car.

4. This is ridiculous!

5. That is not a boat.

Find answer key at the bottom of this page.


 1.sa se liv ou a    2.sa se pa kay mwen    3.sa se machin ou     4.Sa se blòf!    5.sa se pa yon bato





3 comments:

  1. Bonjou, mwen gen yon kestyon pou ou. Mwen pa konprann poukwa nimewo 4 pa "sa yo se mwen". Mèsi anpil.

    (if my question is not correct, could you corret it please as well?)


    4. These are mine. - Sa yo se pa m.

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    1. Haitian Creole 'mwen' translates the English I, me, or my .
      and
      Haitian Creole pa mwen or pa'm translates the English possessive pronoun mine.

      Please see the following posts on possessive pronouns:
      Possessive Pronouns with Pa
      Other Posts on Possessive Pronouns

      Mwen espere se ede'w :)

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