mo yo
plural
The word for "words" in Haitian Creole is mo yo, the plural of mo. Pawòl means spoken words or speech. This page covers Haitian Creole.
Meaning: words (noun)
Ways to say it
| Creole | Note |
|---|---|
| mo yo | plural |
| pawòl | speech, spoken words |
Which one should you use?
Mo is a single word, as in a dictionary. Pawòl is what a person says.
How does it change in a sentence?
Haitian Creole nouns have no plural ending. The plural is shown by putting yo after the noun, so mo is "word" and mo yo is "the words".
Did you know?
- The same yo that makes mo yo plural also means "they", as in yo vini for "they came".
Examples in context
- Mwen vle aprann nouvo mo.I want to learn new words.
- Mwen konn anpil mo kreyòl.I know many Creole words.
Example conversation
A teacher starts a Creole vocabulary lesson.
- PwofesèJodi a nou ap aprann nouvo mo.Today we are learning new words.
- ElèvKonbyen mo?How many words?
- PwofesèDis mo.Ten words.
- ElèvMwen pare.I am ready.
