---
title: Haitian Creole Places in Town
description: Name common places so learners can ask where things are and understand directions.
url: "https://oukaap.com/en/okahub/haitian-creole-places-in-town/"
updated: "2026-08-04"
category: Vocabulary
tags:
  - beginner
  - "haitian-creole"
  - practice
  - pronunciation
  - vocabulary
---

# Haitian Creole Places in Town

Haitian Creole Vocabulary, Lesson 05

 Haitian Creole Places in Town

Name common places so learners can ask where things are and understand directions.

   5

lekòl, mache

## 1. Vocabulary focus

Place words connect vocabulary to directions, errands, transport, and everyday listening scenes.

**Pronunciation guide:** lekòl = leh-kol; mache = mah-sheh; lopital = loh-pee-tahl.

## 2. How to use it

 Use **Kote...** before a place word to ask where it is: **Kote lekòl la?**

## 3. Vocabulary building blocks

Add the definite article after the place word when you mean the specific place.

| Creole word | English sounds-like guide | English meaning |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lekòl | *Leh-kol* | School |
| Mache | *Mah-sheh* | Market |
| Lopital | *Loh-pee-tahl* | Hospital |
| Legliz | *Leh-gleez* | Church |
| Lari | *Lah-ree* | Street |
| Kay | *Kigh* | House / home |

## 4. Interactive practice station

 Coming soon**Interactive practice is being prepared.**

Come back soon for the exercise.