Traveling with Kids

8 phrases · Mauritian Creole with romanization, English and audio

  1. Eski ena enn plas pou zanfan?

    Is there a space for children?

    Usage

    Asking whether there is a place for children

    Grammar Note

    Sentence composed from dictionary-verified words

  2. Mo bann zanfan fin.

    My children are hungry

    Usage

    Saying your children are hungry

    Grammar Note

    "bann" marks the plural; the dictionary glosses "fin" as hungry. Sentence composed from dictionary-verified words

  3. Mo zanfan finn perdi.

    My child is lost

    Usage

    Saying your child is lost

    Grammar Note

    Sentence composed from dictionary-verified words

  4. Eski ena manze pou bann zanfan?

    Is there food for children?

    Usage

    Asking whether there is food for children

    Grammar Note

    Sentence composed from dictionary-verified words

  5. Bann zanfan fatige.

    The children are tired

    Usage

    Saying the children are tired

    Grammar Note

    Sentence composed from dictionary-verified words

  6. Eski li kapav zwe isi?

    Can he/she play here?

    Usage

    Asking whether the child may play here

    Grammar Note

    "li" is used for he and for she. Sentence composed from dictionary-verified words

  7. Mo zanfan ena trwa an.

    My child is three years old

    Usage

    Telling your child's age

    Grammar Note

    "an" means year after a number; the age pattern follows the dictionary's "ki laz u ena". Sentence composed from dictionary-verified words

  8. Bann zanfan kontan sega.

    Children love sega, Mauritian music.

    Usage

    Saying children love sega music

    Grammar Note

    "sega" is the traditional Mauritian music and dance. Sentence composed from dictionary-verified words

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