youn
numeral, counting
The Haitian Creole word for the number "one" is youn. Before a noun it becomes yon, which also means "a".
Meaning: the number one (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Creole | Note |
|---|---|
| youn | numeral, counting |
| yon | article, before nouns |
When counting, say youn, de, twa, kat, senk. In a sentence you say yon kay for "a house" or "one house".
How does it change in a sentence?
Youn stands alone when counting or when no noun follows, while yon comes in front of a noun.
Did you know?
- Yon is both the number "one" and the article "a" before a noun.
Examples in context
- Mwen gen yon frè.I have one brother.
- Ban m youn nan yo.Give me one of them.
Example conversation
A teacher, Mèt Frantz, counts with young students in class.
- FrantzKonte avè m: youn, de, twa.Count with me: one, two, three.
- ElèvYoun, de, twa.One, two, three.
- FrantzMèsi. Ou gen yon kreyon?Thanks. Do you have a pencil?
