A patois is not necessarily a combination of two languages (you're thinking of a creole). A patois is just a very localized version of a language.
There is no such language as Patois. A patois is a type of language. There are many versions of patois in the world, and none of them are official languages.
Patois is not a language, it refers to some minor languages.
Patois is a hard word to understand. Hope that helps! Some non standard languages are patois Slang is a patois language
English is the language of Jamaica. Patois is just a dialect of English. Thank you is the same in standard English as it is in Patois English.
Patois is any language that is considered nonstandard. It can refer to pidgin languages, creoles, dialects, and other forms of native or local speech, but not commonly to jargon or slang. An example of English patois is that which is spoken in Jamaica.
Patois, particularly Jamaican Patois, emerged in the late 17th to early 18th centuries during the transatlantic slave trade. It developed as enslaved Africans blended their native languages with English and influences from other languages, reflecting their experiences and cultural heritage. This creole language became a means of communication among diverse groups and evolved significantly over time, especially in the context of Jamaica's colonial history.
patois is just a general term for any nonstandard use of language. It can refer to Pidgins, Creoles, or dialects. A creole is a language created from two completely different languages.
Patois is spelled Patois. In some dialects it is spelled Patwa.
"Kijan ou ye" in French Patois means "How are you?"
A variety of languages are spoken in the Caribbean, including English, Spanish, French, Dutch, and creole languages such as Haitian Creole and Jamaican Patois. The specific languages spoken vary by country and island due to historical influences from colonial powers and indigenous cultures.
A patois is a dialect or language that is a mixture of different languages or a variation of a language spoken in a particular region. It is often used among people who share a common cultural background or geographical location.
No, Rihanna is from Barbados and does not speak Jamaican Patois.