Haitian Creole Listening, Lesson 05
Listening: Fanmi mwen
Listen for family words and simple possession after the noun.
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fanmi mwen
1. Listening focus #
The key listening goal is to hear the family word first, then the possessor after it.
Pronunciation guide: fanmi mwen = fahn-mee mwen; sè mwen = seh mwen.
2. How to use it #
In phrases such as manman mwen, the family word comes before the pronoun.
3. Listening building blocks #
Use a warm, slow recording for this topic.
| Creole line | English sounds-like guide | English meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Sa se fanmi mwen. | Sah seh fahn-mee mwen | This is my family. |
| Manman mwen rele Mari. | Mahn-mahn mwen reh-leh Mah-ree | My mother's name is Mari. |
| Mwen gen yon frè. | Mwen gehn yon freh | I have one brother. |
| Sè mwen piti. | Seh mwen pee-tee | My sister is small / young. |
4. Interactive practice station #
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