School Vocabulary in Creole

School is a major part of life in Haiti. Here are some basic words to help you talk about school and school supplies in Haitian Creole.

Atik avèk vokabilè pou lekòl
Article with school vocabulary

Direktè — director
Pwofesè — teacher
Elèv  — student
Sal de klas  — classroom
liv — book
inifòm — uniform
kreyon  — pencil
Plim  — pen
Gòm — chalk
Tay kreyon — pencil sharpener
papye blan — note paper
kaye — notebook
Valiz lekòl  — backpack
bwat a linch — lunchbox
Soulye — shoes
Ne — hair ribbons
barèt  — hair barets
Chosèt — socks

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