Language/Haitian/Vocabulary/Education
Hi Haitian learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will focus on Haitian vocabulary related to education. Learning new words and expressions is essential in mastering any language, and this lesson will help you improve your speaking and writing skills. Don't forget to practice with native speakers, as they can help you perfect your pronunciation and contextual usage. To find native speakers, visit Polyglot Club and ask them any questions you may have about Haitian language and culture. Don't be shy, practicing regularly is the key to success!
Education Vocabulary[edit | edit source]
In this section, we'll go over some essential vocabulary related to education. Each word will be accompanied by its pronunciation and English translation.
School and Education[edit | edit source]
| Haitian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Lekòl | le-ko-l | School |
| Inivèsite | ini-vè-si-te | University |
| Klas | klas | Class |
| Profesè | pro-fè-zè | Teacher |
| Elèv | è-lèv | Student |
| Nivo | ni-vo | Level |
| Diplòm | di-plòm | Diploma |
| Rechèch | rè-chèch | Research |
Example Dialogue:
- Person 1: Kijan w ap pase nan lekòl la? (How's school going?)
- Person 2: Mwen renmen mitan mwen yo a. (I like my classmates.)
Subjects[edit | edit source]
| Haitian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Matematik | ma-te-ma-tik | Mathematics |
| Istwa | is-twa | History |
| Siyans | si-yan | Science |
| Lang | la-g | Language |
| Litérati | li-té-ra-ti | Literature |
| Fizik | fi-zik | Physics |
| Biyoloji | bi-yo-lo-ji | Biology |
Example Dialogue:
- Person 1: Ki leson ou pi renmen nan lekòl la? (What's your favorite class?)
- Person 2: Mwen pi renmen matematik. (I like math the most.)
Tools and Equipment[edit | edit source]
| Haitian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Tablo | ta-blo | Board |
| Kreyon | kre-yon | Chalk |
| Liv | liv | Book |
| Papye | pa-pye | Paper |
| Stilò | sti- lò | Pen |
| Odimatik | o-di-ma-tik | Calculator |
| Enkyetid | èn-kyè-tid | Notebook |
Example Dialogue:
- Person 1: Kote ou mete liv ou yo? (Where do you put your books?)
- Person 2: Mwen gen yon estati pou yo nan chanm mwen an. (I have a bookshelf for them in my room.)
Skills and Abilities[edit | edit source]
| Haitian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Konprann | kon-pran | Understanding |
| Pale | pa-lé | Speaking |
| Ekri | èk-ri | Writing |
| Koute | kou-té | Listening |
| Jenere | jè-ne-re | Creating |
| Resoud | rè-soud | Solving |
| Pwogramasyon | pwo-gro-ma-syon | Coding |
Example Dialogue:
- Person 1: Kilè prezantrasyon an ye a? (When is the presentation?)
- Person 2: Prezantrasyon an ap fèt nan de semenn yo ki vini yo. N ap trye pou pratike pale e koute pi byen avan. (The presentation is in two weeks. We're going to practice speaking and listening more beforehand.)
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
In this lesson, we went over some essential education-related Haitian vocabulary. Don't forget to review and practice these words regularly to help improve your mastery of the language. Remember to check out Polyglot Club to find native speakers to practice with!
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Sources[edit | edit source]
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