---
title: The Future Marker PRAL in Haitian Creole
description: Use pral for a planned or upcoming action, similar to going to in English.
url: "https://oukaap.com/en/okahub/the-future-marker-pral-in-haitian-creole/"
updated: "2026-08-02"
category: Grammar
tags:
  - beginner
  - grammar
  - "haitian-creole"
  - practice
  - pronunciation
---

# The Future Marker PRAL in Haitian Creole

Haitian Creole Grammar, Lesson 04

 The Future Marker PRAL in Haitian Creole

Use pral for a planned or upcoming action, similar to going to in English.

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pral + verb

## 1. Grammar focus

**Pral** comes before the verb and points to an action that is about to happen or planned for the future.

**Pronunciation guide:** pral = prahl; keep the r light and move quickly into the vowel.

## 2. Rule

 Build the pattern as **subject + pral + verb**: **Mwen pral manje**, **Li pral vini**, **Nou pral aprann**.

## 3. Examples and building blocks

Use pral when the speaker has a future action in mind.

| Creole pattern | English sounds-like guide | English meaning |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mwen pral manje. | *Mwen prahl mahn-zheh* | I am going to eat. |
| Li pral vini. | *Lee prahl vee-nee* | He / she is going to come. |
| Nou pral aprann. | *Noo prahl ah-prahn* | We are going to learn. |
| Yo pral travay. | *Yoh prahl trah-vigh* | They are going to work. |
| Ou pral koute. | *Oo prahl koo-teh* | You are going to listen. |

## 4. Interactive practice station

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

Come back soon for the exercise.