---
title: "Listening: Nan mache a"
description: Understand a short market exchange with price and request language.
url: "https://oukaap.com/en/okahub/listening-nan-mache-a/"
updated: "2026-08-04"
category: Listening
tags:
  - beginner
  - "haitian-creole"
  - listening
  - practice
  - pronunciation
---

# Listening: Nan mache a

Haitian Creole Listening, Lesson 03

 Listening: Nan mache a

Understand a short market exchange with price and request language.

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mache

## 1. Listening focus

The learner listens for the place, the item, and the price question.

**Pronunciation guide:** mache = mah-sheh; konbyen = kohn-byen; dlo = dloh.

## 2. How to use it

 In a market scene, **Konbyen?** usually asks how much. Listen for the item that follows the request.

## 3. Listening building blocks

Keep the audio short and natural.

| Creole line | English sounds-like guide | English meaning |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mwen nan mache a. | *Mwen nahn mah-sheh ah* | I am at the market. |
| Mwen vle dlo. | *Mwen vleh dloh* | I want water. |
| Konbyen li ye? | *Kohn-byen lee yeh* | How much is it? |
| Li senk goud. | *Lee senk good* | It is five gourdes. |

## 4. Interactive practice station

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

Come back soon for the exercise.