Grammar - Gramè Flashcards
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we
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2
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you
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ou
3
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he
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li
4
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I
A
mwen
5
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she
A
6
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it
A
7
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you
A
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they
A
9
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they
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10
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- mwen
- ou
- li
- nou
- yo
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- I, me, my
- you, you, your
- he/she/it, him/her/it, his/hers/its
- we/you, us/you, our/your
- they, them, their
examples:
- possessive: My father sits on the bed
- subject: I call the doctor
- object: The doctor calls me
A
- mwen, m
- ou, w
- li, l
- nou, n
- yo, y
12
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Present Tense
Action that is happening now, or happens as a general rule.
Note, context and intonation are determinants. e.g. 1. She works well 2. She really works well. 3. She is working well
examples:
- Charles sits on the chair.
- We speak with Nichole.
- He stands up, walk, and then runs.
- Mr. Jean Jacque looks at his child.
- She opens her mouth.
- Marie lies down on her bed.
- Her father goes to the hospital today.
A
- e 3.: Li travay byen.
egzanp:
- Chal chita sou chèz-la.
- Nou pale ak Nikòl.
- Li kanpe, mache, epi kouri.
- Mesye Janjak gade pitit-li.
- Li louvri bouch-li
- Marie kouche sou kabann nan.
- Papa-li ale lopital jodiya.
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Present Progressive
The tense marker for a present action that is continuing, but also used to indicate a near-future event or situation.
e.g. you are coming, you are coming tomorrow
examples:
- I am eating bread.
- You are walking straight.
- He’s talking with his friend.
- We are working hard.
- They are helping their families.
- I will come (or am coming) tomorrow.
A
Prezan Pwogresif
ap
W ap vini, W ap vini demen.
egzanp:
- M ap manje pen
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