nounLevel A1Haitian Creole

Mwen eka

Translation

  • quarter to

Definisyon · Meaning in Haitian Creole

Kenz minit anvan lè a.

Usually written mwen ka or mwens ka: 9 è mwen ka = quarter to nine.

Examples

Li fè 8 è mwen eka. Poukisa?It’s a quarter to eight. Why?
Li te achte yon nouvo mwen eka nan mache a.He/She bought a new quarter to at the market.
Nou bezwen yon bon mwen eka pou travay la.We need a good quarter to for the work.

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Kreyo Lingo A1 · Lesson 5.5Telling Time in Haitian Creole

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