lapen
noun
This page covers Haitian Creole. The word for rabbit is lapen.
Meaning: rabbit (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The article follows the noun, so "the rabbit" is lapen an and "the rabbits" is lapen yo.
How do you pronounce it?
Lapen sounds close to "la-PEN", with a nasal ending.
Did you know?
- The Haitian Creole lapen comes from the French lapin.
Examples in context
- Gen yon lapen nan jaden an.There is a rabbit in the garden.
- Lapen yo ap manje.The rabbits are eating.
Example conversation
Two children, Pierre and Lise, look at an animal in the yard.
- PierreGade, yon lapen!Look, a rabbit!
- LiseWi, li piti anpil.Yes, it is very small.
- PierreLi bèl.It is pretty.
