In Creole, there is no variation for verbs. The infinitive verb (basic form) does not change according to person or tense; as such, we cannot say that in Creole verbs are conjugated. In the Creole language, the verb does not agree with the subject, so there are NO irregular verbs to learn.
Simple Present Tense
The Simple present and the Simple Past Tense is indicated by the absence of any verbal particles (or the “zero marker”).
Maché (mah-shay) the verb "to walk"
Mwen maché - I walk.
Ou maché - You (singular) walk.
Li (i) maché - He, she or it walks.
Nou maché - We walk.
Zòt maché - You (plural) walk.
Yo maché - They walk.
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Soté (so-tay) the verb "to jump"
Mwen soté - I jump.
Ou soté - You (singular) jump.
Li, (i) soté - He, she or it jumps.
Nou soté - We jump.
Zòt soté - You (plural) jump.
Yo soté - They jump.
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