I, me, my → mwen
Here are some links on the possessive adjectives and pronouns:
Possessives
possessive adjectives 1
Possessive adjectives 2
Possessive adjectives 3
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Here are some links on the possessive adjectives and pronouns:
Possessives
possessive adjectives 1
Possessive adjectives 2
Possessive adjectives 3
Ask me anything
How do you use nouns (Names and things) in Possessive form? Ex. "Julien's hair is black." or "The car's battery is dead."
Possessive nouns discussed in the following links:
Haitian Creole POSSESSIVE (Part 2)
POSSESSIVES PART 2
http://limanecasimi.audioacrobat.com/download/3f835c9b-16a5-a552-03ee-4369f0d833d8.mp3
To listen to this audio, click the play button, listen and follow allong :)
To listen to this audio, click the play button, listen and follow allong :)
Bonjou a tout moun k ap koute!
Hello to everyone listenning in!
Part 2 - POSSESSIVE NOUNS
1. Joseph's car
the car of the Joseph machin Joseph la
No translation for preposition "of"
2. the man's shoe
the shoe of the man
soulye mesye a
3. the little girl's hat
the hat of the little girl
chapo ti fi a
4. the children's beds
the beds of the children
kabann timoun yo
5. my father's house
the house of my father
kay papa mwen
6. Joe and Marie's wedding was beautiful.
The wedding of the Joe and Marie was beautiful.
Maryaj Joe ak Marie a te bèl.
7. The hospital's windows blew up.
The windows of the hospital blew up.
Fenèt lopital la pete*
Did you know?
*Pete (v. n.) - to blow up, to explode, to fart ☺
8. Mrs. Johnson's class was interesting
The class of the Mrs. Johnson was enteresting.
Klas Madanm Johnson nan te enteresan
9. My mother's house is old.
The house of my mother is old.
Kay manman mwen an ansyen.
10.Your friend's book is heavy.
The book of your friend is heavy
Liv zanmi w la lou.
11. You are my heart's desire.
You are the desire of my heart.
Ou se dezi kè mwen.
Enben se tout. Mèsi e orevwa!
Well that's all. Thanks and goodbye!Learn more about possessive nouns at this link:
Track: Ou Pi La from klasik twoubadouExercise 62 - Possessive nouns, a quick review
Bonswa, kijan nou ye? - Good evening, how are you all?
To answer a question about possessive nouns, here are a few examples.
Study these examples carefully. Take notes on where the definite article is placed. (You might need to review the Haitian Creole definite articles See exercises or videos.)
The lady's car - will be literally translated as: The car of the lady
Haitian Creole translation is Machin fanm nan.
Rachel's house - (literally) The house of Rachel - (Haitian Creole) Kay Rachel la.
The little baby's shirt - (literally) The shirt of the little baby - (Haitian Creole) Mayo ti bebe a
The dog's food - (literally) The food of the dog - (Haitian Creole) Manje chyen an
Joe's flight - (literally) The flight of Joe - (Haitian Creole) Vòl Joe a
My dad's car - (literally) The car of my father - (Haitian Creole) Machin papa m nan
My mom's mom - (literally) The mother of my mother - (Haitian Creole) Manman manman m
My mom's brother - (literally) The brother of my mother (Haitian creole) Frè manman m nan
Pitit pitit mwen malad - (literally) The child of my child is ill. (Haitian Creole) My Grandchild is ill.
I have the girl's hat. - Mwen gen chapo fi a.
The book's color is red - Koulè liv la wouj
Here's a little practice. Please Translate the following sentences. Answers are on this page. Go over the answers after you've translated these sentences:) Thanks!
1. I see Joe's car.
2. I sit in the teacher's chair.
3. He sleeps in his sister's bed
4. I read Lilianne' s book
7. The lady's eyes were red.
10. This is my country's flag
2. I sit in the teacher's chair - M chita nan chèz pwofesè a. Also M chita sou chèz pwofesè a.
3. He sleeps in his sister's bed. - Li dòmi sou kabann sè li a. Also Li dòmi nan kabann sè li a.
4. I read Lilianne's book. M te li liv Lilianne nan. (!!! The name "Lilianne" has a resonating "n sound" at the end - that changes the definite article to "nan". check videos on the definite articles)
Learn More About Possessive nouns at this link:
To answer a question about possessive nouns, here are a few examples.
Study these examples carefully. Take notes on where the definite article is placed. (You might need to review the Haitian Creole definite articles See exercises or videos.)
The lady's car - will be literally translated as: The car of the lady
Haitian Creole translation is Machin fanm nan.
Rachel's house - (literally) The house of Rachel - (Haitian Creole) Kay Rachel la.
The little baby's shirt - (literally) The shirt of the little baby - (Haitian Creole) Mayo ti bebe a
The dog's food - (literally) The food of the dog - (Haitian Creole) Manje chyen an
Joe's flight - (literally) The flight of Joe - (Haitian Creole) Vòl Joe a
My dad's car - (literally) The car of my father - (Haitian Creole) Machin papa m nan
My mom's mom - (literally) The mother of my mother - (Haitian Creole) Manman manman m
My mom's brother - (literally) The brother of my mother (Haitian creole) Frè manman m nan
Pitit pitit mwen malad - (literally) The child of my child is ill. (Haitian Creole) My Grandchild is ill.
I have the girl's hat. - Mwen gen chapo fi a.
The book's color is red - Koulè liv la wouj
Here's a little practice. Please Translate the following sentences. Answers are on this page. Go over the answers after you've translated these sentences:) Thanks!
1. I see Joe's car.
2. I sit in the teacher's chair.
3. He sleeps in his sister's bed
4. I read Lilianne' s book
5. She ate Kendra's sandwich. (Haitian Creole for sandwich is still sandwich)
6. The sky's color is gray.7. The lady's eyes were red.
8. Here is the house's key.
9. This is my brother's car.10. This is my country's flag
Answers:
1. I see Joe's car. - Mwen wè machin Joe a.2. I sit in the teacher's chair - M chita nan chèz pwofesè a. Also M chita sou chèz pwofesè a.
3. He sleeps in his sister's bed. - Li dòmi sou kabann sè li a. Also Li dòmi nan kabann sè li a.
4. I read Lilianne's book. M te li liv Lilianne nan. (!!! The name "Lilianne" has a resonating "n sound" at the end - that changes the definite article to "nan". check videos on the definite articles)
5. She ate Kendra's sandwich - Li te manje sandwich Kendra a. Also Li manje sandwich Kendra a. (The present tense of the verb may be used when talking of the past)
6. The sky's color is gray - Koulè syèl la gri.
7 The lady's eyes were red. - Je fanm nan te wouj.
8.Here is the house's key. - Men kle kay la.
9. This is my brother's car. - Sa se machin frè mwen an. Also Sa se machin frè m nan.10. This is my country's flag - Sa se drapo peyi mwen an. Also Sa se drapo peyi m nan.
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