alfabè a
noun, Haitian Creole
In Haitian Creole, "the alphabet" is alfabè a. The word is alfabè and a is the definite article that follows it.
Meaning: the set of letters (noun)
Ways to say it
| Creole | Note |
|---|---|
| alfabè a | noun, Haitian Creole |
| alfabè | noun |
How does it change in a sentence?
Haitian Creole puts the article after the noun. Alfabè a is "the alphabet" and yon alfabè is "an alphabet".
How do you pronounce it?
Say alfabè as "al-fa-BEH". The final è is an open "eh".
When do people say it?
Haitian Creole has an official spelling that is used in schools, and it is mostly phonetic. That means words are written close to how they sound.
Did you know?
- Haitian Creole spelling uses accents such as è and ò, which French does not use in the same way.
Examples in context
- Timoun yo aprann alfabè a nan lekòl.The children learn the alphabet at school.
- Alfabè kreyòl la senp.The Creole alphabet is simple.
Example conversation
Mrs. Joseph teaches a child named Wilner at school.
- Mrs. JosephWilner, ou konnen alfabè a?Wilner, do you know the alphabet?
- WilnerWi, mwen aprann li.Yes, I am learning it.
- Mrs. JosephBon, ann li l ansanm.Good, let's read it together.
