bra
noun
This page covers Haitian Creole. The word for arm is bra. "The arms" is bra yo.
Meaning: arms of the body (noun)
Ways to say it
| Creole | Note |
|---|---|
| bra | noun |
| bra yo | the arms |
How does it change in a sentence?
Haitian Creole nouns do not change for the plural. Add yo after the noun to say "the arms" and use a number or plizyè for more than one.
How do you pronounce it?
Bra sounds like "bra", with a short a.
Did you know?
- The Haitian Creole bra comes from the French bras.
Examples in context
- Li leve bra li yo.He raised his arms.
Example conversation
A nurse named Ginette checks a patient named Joseph at a clinic.
- GinetteKi kote ou santi doulè?Where do you feel pain?
- JosephBra mwen fè mal.My arm hurts.
- GinetteMontre m li.Show it to me.
