lalin
everyday
This page covers Haitian Creole (Kreyòl ayisyen), the most widely spoken creole. The moon is lalin. The article is built into the word, so you do not add another one.
You say lalin plen for a full moon.
Meaning: the moon (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
To say "the moon" you can add the marker a: lalin lan or simply lalin.
Did you know?
- Like many Haitian words from French, lalin comes from la lune, with the article fused to the noun.
Examples in context
- Lalin la bèl aswè a.The moon is beautiful tonight.
- Gade lalin plen an!Look at the full moon!
Example conversation
Grandmother Odette and her grandson Kevin sit on the porch after dinner.
- KevinGranmè, gade lalin lan.Grandma, look at the moon.
- OdetteLi plen aswè a.It is full tonight.
- KevinLi klere anpil.It shines a lot.
