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10 Language-to-English DictionariesPidgin inglese
Pronunciation / Transliteration: pidʒin inˈɡleze
"Il pidgin inglese è una lingua franca in alcune regioni dell'Africa."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A simplified form of English used for communication between speakers of different native languages.
"In many parts of West Africa, Pidgin English serves as a lingua franca among diverse ethnic groups." - 2
A creole language that has evolved from a pidgin, incorporating elements of English and local languages.
"Nigerian Pidgin English has developed unique expressions and vocabulary distinct from standard English."
Thesaurus & Semantic Spectrum
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'pidgin' originates from the Chinese pronunciation of 'business', referring to a simplified form of language that developed for trade. 'English' denotes the language of England, which influenced many pidgin languages during colonial times, particularly in the 19th century.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Pidgin English" is said worldwide
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Pidgin anglais
Transliteration: pidʒin ɑ̃ɡlɛ
"Le pidgin anglais est utilisé dans plusieurs pays d'Afrique."
Pidgin-Englisch
Transliteration: pidʒɪn ˈɛŋlɪʃ
"Pidgin-Englisch wird in vielen Teilen Afrikas gesprochen."
Pidgin inglese
Transliteration: pidʒin inˈɡleze
"Il pidgin inglese è una lingua franca in alcune regioni dell'Africa."
Pidgin inglés
Transliteration: pidʒin iŋˈɡles
"El pidgin inglés se utiliza en diversas comunidades en África."
Pidgin inglês
Transliteration: pidʒin iŋˈɡleɪs
"O pidgin inglês é falado em várias partes da África."
पिजिन अंग्रेजी
Transliteration: pijin aṅgrejī
"पिजिन अंग्रेजी कई अफ्रीकी देशों में बोली जाती है।"
皮钦英语
Transliteration: pí qīn yīng yǔ
"皮钦英语在非洲的许多地区被使用。"
피진 영어
Transliteration: pijin yeongeo
"피진 영어는 아프리카의 여러 지역에서 사용됩니다."
ピジン英語
Transliteration: pijin eigo
"ピジン英語はアフリカのいくつかの地域で話されています。"
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