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There's actually no such language as "Creole". The word creole refers to a type of language that results from the combination of two completely different parent languages. There are more than 100 different creolized languages in the world, so you would have to specify which one you're talking about.

If you're not sure, here is a list of the most commonly spoken Creoles in the world (one of them is even an official language):

  1. Louisiana Creole French, spoken in Louisiana
  2. Belizean Kriol language, spoken in Belize
  3. Haitian Creole language, French-based, an official language of Haiti
  4. Mauritian Creole, French-based, spoken in Mauritius
  5. Cape Verdean Creole, spoken on the islands of Cape Verde
  6. Krio Dayak language, spoken by Krio Dayak people in West Kalimantan, Indonesia
  7. Liberian Kreyol language, spoken in Liberia
  8. Seychellois Creole, French-based, spoken in the Seychelles
  9. Guinea-Bissau Creole, spoken in Guinea-Bissau
  10. Negerhollands, a Dutch-based creole, once spoken in the U.S. Virgin Islands
  11. Bislama, an English-based creole, spoken in Vanuatu
  12. Llanito, a Spanish- and English-based creole, spoken in Gibraltar
  13. Bajan or Barbadian Creole, English-based, spoken in Barbados
  14. Antillean Creole or Créole Martiniquais, French-based, spoken in the Lesser Antilles
  15. Tok Pisin, an official language of Papua New Guinea
  16. Torres Strait Creole or Brokan, spoken in Far-North-East Australia, Torres Strait, and South-West Papua
  17. Patois, French based, spoken in Saint Lucia
  18. Nagamese creole, based on Assamese, used in in Nagaland, India
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Which countries in the world speak creole?

"Creole" is not a standard language--it's a term for a language that has developed out of the influences of multiple languages. Creoles are spoken in Hawaii, the Philippines, and Haiti, which is probably the Creole you're thinking of. There is--or was--also a Creole spoken in Louisiana.


What are the key differences between creole and dialect languages?

Creole languages are formed from a mix of different languages, while dialects are variations of a single language. Creoles have distinct grammar and vocabulary, while dialects mainly differ in pronunciation and regional expressions. Creoles often develop in colonies or trade hubs, while dialects are shaped by local history and culture.


Is Haitian Creole the same as Louisiana Creole?

They are related, but not the same. Both are French-based creole languages, or languages whose basic structure is that of French, but with massive influence from several other languages to the point where a speaker of standard French cannot understand. Both languages have African influence and indeed share a lot of vocabulary, but the ways in which the various African languages influenced the two are quite different, so a speaker of Haitian creole can't understand a speaker of Louisiana creole, nor vice-versa.


How do you say friend in creole?

Depends of which creole. In Martiniquean Creole and in Guadeloupean Creole, we say "zanmi".


Can Tagalog be classified as a creole?

No. A creole language is a stable natural languagedeveloped from a mixture of different languages. Tagalog is not a mixture of languages.Tagalog is not on the official list of creole languages. There is, however, a creole language, spoken in some areas of the Philippines. This creole language made it to the list of recognizable creole. The language or actually, dialect, is Chavacano.

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List four differences between standard English and jamaican creole?

1. Verb conjugation in Jamaican Creole is very different from Standard English 2. Vocabulary: Jamaican Creole utilizes words from several other languages 3. Sentence Construction in Jamaican Creole is different from sentence construction in Standard English 4. There are different rules of grammar in Jamaican Creole.


What are the differences between standard English and jamaican creole?

Subject-Verb Agreement Pronounciation Expressions Harsh tones No pitch Conjugation of words Vocabulary The use of is, are, was, were, etc.


Is Haitian Creole the same as Saint Lucia Creole?

Haitian creole and St.Lucian creole are certainly related however there are differences in pronunciation and there are slight differences in vocabulary. St.Lucian creole has been significantly influenced by the English language whereas Haitian creole has not. The two are however for the most part mutually intelligible.


What is an African Creole?

An African Creole is a language that is a mix between an African language and a completely unrelated language (usually French or English).


What are the differences between Greece and Louisiana?

1. Greece is a country, whereas Louisiana is a state within a country (U.S.) 2. Greece is in Europe. Louisiana is in North America. 3. In Greece, Greek is spoken. In Louisiana, English (and some Spanish, and Creole is spoken). ...and many more differences, as well.


Which countries in the world speak creole?

"Creole" is not a standard language--it's a term for a language that has developed out of the influences of multiple languages. Creoles are spoken in Hawaii, the Philippines, and Haiti, which is probably the Creole you're thinking of. There is--or was--also a Creole spoken in Louisiana.


What are the key differences between creole and dialect languages?

Creole languages are formed from a mix of different languages, while dialects are variations of a single language. Creoles have distinct grammar and vocabulary, while dialects mainly differ in pronunciation and regional expressions. Creoles often develop in colonies or trade hubs, while dialects are shaped by local history and culture.


Is Haitian Creole the same as Louisiana Creole?

They are related, but not the same. Both are French-based creole languages, or languages whose basic structure is that of French, but with massive influence from several other languages to the point where a speaker of standard French cannot understand. Both languages have African influence and indeed share a lot of vocabulary, but the ways in which the various African languages influenced the two are quite different, so a speaker of Haitian creole can't understand a speaker of Louisiana creole, nor vice-versa.


What is an acrolect?

An acrolect is a variety of speech considered the type closest to a standard prestige language, particularly in an area where a creole is spoken.


How do you say friend in creole?

Depends of which creole. In Martiniquean Creole and in Guadeloupean Creole, we say "zanmi".


Can Tagalog be classified as a creole?

No. A creole language is a stable natural languagedeveloped from a mixture of different languages. Tagalog is not a mixture of languages.Tagalog is not on the official list of creole languages. There is, however, a creole language, spoken in some areas of the Philippines. This creole language made it to the list of recognizable creole. The language or actually, dialect, is Chavacano.


What does the French word 'lapen' mean in English?

The word 'lapen' is used in Creole, which in this case refers to the mix of French with other languages. The word in standard French is 'lapin'. Either way, the Creole and the standard French word both mean rabbit.