3. Saying My, Your, & His

Question 1

In Haitian Creole, the possessive pronoun always comes after the object.

A possessive pronoun is a word you use to show that something belongs to you.

What are the creole Progressive pronouns?

Answer 1

The Creole possessive pronouns are mwen (my), ou (your), li (his / her), nou (our) and yo (their)

Question 2

Define these Progressive pronouns:

1. My pencil
2. Your book
3. His car

Answer 2

1. Kreyon mwen
2. Liv ou
3. Machin li

Question 3

You can (if you want) put pa between the object and the possessive pronoun to make a strong point that something is truly yours.

“Pa” is between the object and possessive pronoun

1. MY pencil
2. YOUR book
3. HIS CAR

Answer 3

1. Kreyon pa mwen
2. Liv pa ou
3. Machin pa li