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English term : Pidgins

Pidgins are grammatically simplified forms of languages, often arising in situations where speakers of different languages need to communicate. Commonly based on English, Dutch, or Portuguese, pidgins incorporate elements from local languages. While some may view pidgin as a "broken language," it plays a vital role in trade and cultural exchange. Predominantly used in countries influenced by foreign languages, such as Hawaii and Papua New Guinea, pidgins serve as a crucial bridge for communication.

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English term : Pidgins

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  1. English term:Pidgins Neomi Thijs

  2. Denotation: a grammatically simplified form of a language, typically English, Dutch, or Portuguese, some elements of which are taken from local languages, used for communication between people not sharing a common language.

  3. In some cases people would describe pidgin in a rather derogative manner by saying it’s a broken language. • It is most commonly employed in situations such as trade. • “I wish I could speak pidgin with my friends”

  4. Pidgins are most commonly spoken in countries where English is not the native language but where the local culture has been influenced by a foreign language. • Example: Hawaii and papa new guinea http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xkdm2Yw8obM&feature=related

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