Haitian Creole Vocabulary, Lesson 03
Haitian Creole Numbers 1 to 20
Use numbers for price, age, phone numbers, dates, and simple classroom answers.
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youn, de, twa
1. Vocabulary focus #
Numbers need listening practice. Learners should hear the number, repeat it, then use it in a practical sentence.
Pronunciation guide: youn = yoon; de = deh; twa = twah; dis = dees.
2. How to use it #
Teach numbers in small chunks: 1-5, 6-10, 11-15, 16-20. Then use them in questions such as Konbyen?
3. Vocabulary building blocks #
Start with the most frequent numbers, then expand.
| Creole word | English sounds-like guide | English meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Youn | Yoon | One |
| De | Deh | Two |
| Twa | Twah | Three |
| Kat | Kaht | Four |
| Senk | Senk | Five |
| Dis | Dees | Ten |
| Ven | Vehn | Twenty |
4. Interactive practice station #
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Come back soon for the exercise.