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Haitian Vocabulary - Fruits

Hi Haitian learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn about fruits in Haitian. Knowing the names of fruits in Haitian is essential for effective communication, especially when you want to buy fruits at the market, or you are discussing a recipe or a fruit salad with your Haitian friends. We will also add cultural informations and fun facts about these fruits, so you can get to know Haitian culture better.

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Basic Vocabulary

Let's start with basic fruit vocabulary. Here are some common fruits in Haitian:

Haitian	Pronunciation	English Translation
Mango	Man, go	Mango
Banan	Ba-na-n	Banana
Pirèz	Pee-reh-z	Pear
Zoranj	Zo-rahn-j	Orange
Grenad	Gre-nad	Pomegranate
Sitwon	Sit-won	Watermelon
Fij	Fij	Fig
Pòm	Pohm	Apple
Grenn nan	Gre-nan	Grape
Pinap	Pi-nap	Pineapple

1. 1. 1. Mango, the King of Fruits in Haiti

Did you know that mango is considered the king of fruits in Haiti? Mango is the national fruit of Haiti and is grown in abundance in the country. Haitians consume mangoes in various ways, such as mango juice or smoothies, dried mangoes, or pickled mangoes.

Here is an example to help you understand the Haitian word for mango in context:

• Person 1: Eskize mwen, ou gen mango? (Excuse me, do you have mango?)
• Person 2: Wi, mwen gen (Yes, I have some)

Advanced Vocabulary

Now, let's move on to some more advanced fruit vocabulary.

Haitian	Pronunciation	English Translation
Kowosòl	Ko-wo-sol	Custard apple (also known as sugar-apple)
Zabòka	Za-bo-ka	Avocado
Fig frape	Fij frahp	Frozen fig
Grenadia	Gre-na-di-ya	Passion fruit
Do	Do	Date
Anana	A-na-na	Pineapple
Mosoudi	Mo-soo-di	Muscadine grape
Grapefruit	Greypfwi	Grapefruit

1. 1. 1. Avocado - Zabòka 🥑

Avocado is a very popular fruit in Haiti! In fact, Haitians love to make milkshakes with this creamy and healthy fruit. Haitians know this fruit as Zabòka. Avocado is a good source of healthy fats and can be used in many delicious recipes.

Here is an example to help you understand the Haitian word for avocado in context:

• Person 1: Eske ou ka pase m 'yen ti Zabòka lè w ap tonbe mwen kay la? (Can you bring me an avocado when you come to my house?)
• Person 2: Wi, mwen pral fè sa pou ou. (Yes, I will do that for you.)

Fun Facts

- Passion Fruit, called Grenadia in Haitian, is a popular fruit in Haiti. Haitians often make juice, desserts, and cocktails with this fruit.

- Pinap (Pineapple) has an interesting name origin in Haitian Creole. "Pi" means "spiky" and "Nap" means "nose". It literally means "spiky nose".

- Mango, the national fruit of Haiti, has a long and fascinating history. It is believed to have originated in India over 5,000 years ago and was brought to Haiti by the Spanish in the 16th century.

- In rural areas of Haiti, many people grow their own fruit trees in their backyards. Some popular fruits grown by Haitians in their backyard include mango, guava, banana, and papaya.

1. 1. Dialogue

Here is a dialogue where you can see the fruits we've learned so far in context.

• Person 1: Eske w ap bay m 'yen ti mosoùdi? (Can you give me some muscadine grapes?)
• Person 2: Wi, mwen gen yen nan bòs mwen an. (Yes, I have some in my garden.)
• Person 1: Mwen santi mwen renmen kowosòl la anpil. (I feel like I really like custard apple.)
• Person 2: Vreman? Mwen pa remen li anpil. (Really? I don't really like it.)
• Person 1: Mwen toujou dike anana an Ayiti piti, men mwen renmen li toujou. (I always say that pineapple in Haiti is small, but I still love it.)
• Person 2: Mwen renmen mango ak zabòka. Se yo ki pi bon pou fèj shake. (I like mangoes and avocado. They are the best for making shakes.)

1. 1. Practice Exercise:

To help you practice, here are some questions you can ask your Haitian friends:

• Ki sa ki fendafri ou pi renmen? (What is your favorite fruit?)
• Eske ou renmen mango? (Do you like mango?)
• Kijan ou fè jez nan kay la? Eske ou fè li avèk grenad? (How do you make juice at home? Do you make it with passionfruit?)

To improve your Haitian Vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!

Sources

• Fruits and Vegetables (Audio Pronunciation) - Haitian Creole Net
• Haitian Creole vocabulary - Wikipedia
• Haitian Creole Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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