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title: "The Post-Noun Definite Article in Haitian Creole"
description: The Haitian Creole definite article comes after the noun and changes form by sound.
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# The Post-Noun Definite Article in Haitian Creole

Haitian Creole Reading, Lesson 08

 The Post-Noun Definite Article in Haitian Creole

The Haitian Creole definite article comes after the noun and changes form by sound.

   8

liv la, the book

## 1. Sound & pronunciation

Do not read the article as a separate English-style word. Practice the noun and article together: **liv la**, **gato a**, **pen an**, **machin nan**.

**Pronunciation guide:** liv la - keep the noun and article in one rhythm group.

## 2. Spelling rule

 The common forms are **la**, **a**, **an**, **lan**, and **nan**. The last sound of the noun guides the form.

## 3. Vocabulary building blocks

Use short noun phrases before asking learners to read full sentences.

| Creole word or phrase | English sounds-like guide | English meaning |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Liv la | *Leev lah* | The book |
| Gato a | *Gah-toh ah* | The cake |
| Pen an | *Pehn ahn* | The bread |
| Machin nan | *Mah-sheen nahn* | The car |
| Lanp lan | *Lahnp lahn* | The lamp |

## 4. Interactive practice station