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It is. Primarily based on Zulu with English and a small amount of Afrikaans, it is used in South Africa in the mining, gold. diamonds. copper and coal industries. I remember a line from the poem 'Who killed Cock Robin' (or in Fanagalo 'Cocky Lobin')
'Indaba ka lo bow and arrow ka mina, mina bulalile Cocky Lobin.
translates as
Because of the bow and arrow of mine, I killed Cocky Lobin.
The name Fanagala means 'do it like this' and is known in at least nine other native languages.
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Yes, Fanagalo is considered to be a pidgin language. It developed during the colonial era in southern Africa as a means of communication between speakers of different languages, particularly between mine workers and their supervisors. Fanagalo incorporates elements from various African languages, as well as English and Portuguese.
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What is the name for a pidgin language that has become a mother tongue?
A creole language is the term used for a pidgin language that has become a mother tongue for a community. Creole languages develop when pidgin languages are passed on to the next generation as a first language.
What is a difference between a pidgin language and a creole language?
A pidgin language is a simplified form of communication that emerges when speakers of different languages come into contact without a shared language. A creole language, on the other hand, is a stable, fully developed language that arises from a pidgin as it becomes the primary language of a community over time.
Did Creole develop from the Pidgin language?
Yes, Creole languages often develop from Pidgin languages. Pidgin is a simplified form of communication that arises when different language groups come into contact but do not share a common language. Over time, if the pidgin is used by successive generations as their first language, it can evolve into a full-fledged Creole language with its own complex grammar and vocabulary.
Is pidgin English a language?
Pidgin English is not considered a distinct language but rather a simplified form of language that develops as a means of communication between speakers of different languages. It typically combines elements of different languages to facilitate communication.
In which country is pidgin English an official language?
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What is Fanagalo?
It is a pidgin language based on Zulu, Afrikaans and English.
What is a difference between a pidgin language and a creole language?
A pidgin language is a simplified form of communication that emerges when speakers of different languages come into contact without a shared language. A creole language, on the other hand, is a stable, fully developed language that arises from a pidgin as it becomes the primary language of a community over time.
What is the name for a pidgin language that has become a mother tongue?
A creole language is the term used for a pidgin language that has become a mother tongue for a community. Creole languages develop when pidgin languages are passed on to the next generation as a first language.
Difference between pidgin and standard language?
Pidgin languages are simplified forms of communication that develop between speakers of different native languages, lacking consistent grammar and vocabulary rules. In contrast, standard languages are formalized, codified versions spoken in specific regions, often serving as the official language for government and education. Standard languages typically have grammar rules, syntax, and a larger vocabulary compared to pidgin languages.
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Did Creole develop from the Pidgin language?
Yes, Creole languages often develop from Pidgin languages. Pidgin is a simplified form of communication that arises when different language groups come into contact but do not share a common language. Over time, if the pidgin is used by successive generations as their first language, it can evolve into a full-fledged Creole language with its own complex grammar and vocabulary.
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Is pidgin English a language?
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What is a example of pidgin language?
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