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Pidgin-Sprache — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • pidgin 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.

Senses

Pidgin-Sprache is used for these senses in English:

  • pidgin (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.

pidgin — full definition

  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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