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pidgin in Danish

pidgin in Danish is pidgin, pidginsprog — pidgin means an amalgamation of two disparate languages, used by two populations having no common language as a lingua franca to communicate with each other, lacking formalized grammar and having a small, utilitarian vocabulary and no native speakers. The speech is slow and supported by mime and gesture.

pidgin in Danish

pidgin
noun
(linguistics) An amalgamation of two disparate languages, used by two populations having no common language as a lingua franca to communicate with each other, lacking formalized grammar and having a small, utilitarian vocabulary and no native speakers.
pidginsprog
noun
(linguistics) An amalgamation of two disparate languages, used by two populations having no common language as a lingua franca to communicate with each other, lacking formalized grammar and having a small, utilitarian vocabulary and no native speakers.

What does "pidgin" mean?

  1. noun An amalgamation of two disparate languages, used by two populations having no common language as a lingua franca to communicate with each other, lacking formalized grammar and having a small, utilitarian vocabulary and no native speakers. The speech is slow and supported by mime and gesture.
  2. noun A person's business, occupation, work, or trade (also spelt as pigeon).
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What is "pidgin" in Danish?

"pidgin" in Danish is pidgin, pidginsprog. pidgin means: An amalgamation of two disparate languages, used by two populations having no common language as a lingua franca to communicate with each other, lacking formalized grammar and having a small, utilitarian vocabulary and no native speakers. The speech is slow and supported by mime and gesture.

Are there other ways to say "pidgin" in Danish?

Yes — Danish has 2 translations listed for "pidgin": pidgin, pidginsprog.

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