Haitian Creole Vocabulary, Lesson 04
Haitian Creole Food and Drinks
Learn beginner food and drink words for markets, meals, and simple requests.
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dlo, diri
1. Vocabulary focus #
Food vocabulary becomes useful immediately because learners can combine it with mwen vle, mwen renmen, and konbyen.
Pronunciation guide: dlo = dloh; diri = dee-ree; manje = mahn-zheh.
2. How to use it #
Use Mwen vle… for I want and Mwen renmen… for I like. Keep the food word after the verb phrase.
3. Vocabulary building blocks #
Practice these words in short request phrases.
| Creole word | English sounds-like guide | English meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Dlo | Dloh | Water |
| Manje | Mahn-zheh | Food / to eat |
| Diri | Dee-ree | Rice |
| Pwa | Pwah | Beans |
| Pen | Pehn | Bread |
| Ji | Zhee | Juice |
4. Interactive practice station #
Coming soonInteractive practice is being prepared.
Come back soon for the exercise.