Haitian Creole Grammar, Lesson 04
The Future Marker PRAL in Haitian Creole
Use pral for a planned or upcoming action, similar to going to in English.
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pral + verb
1. Grammar focus #
Pral comes before the verb and points to an action that is about to happen or planned for the future.
Pronunciation guide: pral = prahl; keep the r light and move quickly into the vowel.
2. Rule #
Build the pattern as subject + pral + verb: Mwen pral manje, Li pral vini, Nou pral aprann.
3. Examples and building blocks #
Use pral when the speaker has a future action in mind.
| Creole pattern | English sounds-like guide | English meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Mwen pral manje. | Mwen prahl mahn-zheh | I am going to eat. |
| Li pral vini. | Lee prahl vee-nee | He / she is going to come. |
| Nou pral aprann. | Noo prahl ah-prahn | We are going to learn. |
| Yo pral travay. | Yoh prahl trah-vigh | They are going to work. |
| Ou pral koute. | Oo prahl koo-teh | You are going to listen. |
4. Interactive practice station #
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Come back soon for the exercise.