e
conjunction
This page covers Haitian Creole. The word for "and" is e. The word ak means "with" and is also used to join nouns, as in Jan ak Mari.
Meaning: and (conjunction)
Ways to say it
| Creole | Note |
|---|---|
| e | conjunction |
| ak | with, and |
Which one should you use?
E joins clauses and longer parts of a sentence. Ak joins two nouns or names and also means "with".
How do you pronounce it?
E is a single short vowel like the e in "bed", and ak sounds like "ak".
Did you know?
- The same word ak is the usual way to say "with" in Haitian Creole.
Examples in context
- Jan ak Mari ap manje.John and Mary are eating.
- Mwen te fatige e mwen te grangou.I was tired and I was hungry.
Example conversation
Ti Jan orders food for himself and his sister Marie.
- Ti JanMwen vle diri ak pwa.I want rice and beans.
- MarieMwen vle bannann.I want plantain.
- Ti JanNou vle diri e bannann.We want rice and plantain.
