16/10/2026
In Haitian Creole, the Word for “The” Comes After the Noun
English places “the” before a noun. Haitian Creole places its definite article after the noun.
• liv la — the book
• kafe a — the coffee
• machin nan — the car
The form of the article can change, but its position stays the same: the noun comes first.
Quick quiz: How do you say “the book”—liv la or la liv? Comment before checking the final card.
Read more about Haitian Creole word order at oukaap.com/en/okahub/