1. "Ni" (or variations like "N'a", "Na"): This is the most common way to express "have" in Haitian Creole. It's used for possession, similar to "have" in English.
- Example: "Mwen ni yon machin" (I have a car)
2. "Gen" (or variations like "G'a", "Ga"): This is another common way to express "have" in Haitian Creole, often used for possession or existence.
- Example: "Gen yon ti bebe nan kay la" (There's a baby in the house)
3. "Fè" (or variations like "Fè'l", "Fè'w"): This verb, meaning "to do" or "to make", can be used to express "have" in the sense of "have done" or "have experienced".
- Example: "Mwen fè yon dòmi" (I have slept)
4. "Pran" (or variations like "Pren", "Prene"): This verb, meaning "to take", can be used to express "have" in the sense of "to take possession of".
- Example: "Mwen pran yon liv" (I have taken a book)
5. "Jwenn" (or variations like "Jwenn', "Jwenne"): This verb, meaning "to find", can be used to express "have" in the sense of "have found" or "have obtained".
- Example: "Mwen jwenn yon travay" (I have found a job)
Important Note: These are just a few examples, and the specific word used for "have" can vary depending on the specific Creole language, the dialect, and the context.