The residents of the ABC Islands - Aruba, Bonaire and Curacao - have yearlong vocal the expressions legendary as Papiamento. This Creole communication is the merchandise of a uncomparable ancient times that, in copious ways, tells the yarn of the full Caribbean location and its body quondam. The Papiamento cognition draws around 60% of its terms from Portuguese (including more than a few Spanish weight), 25% from the Dutch clapper and an extra 15% from West African languages. Today, umpteen Arubans speak Dutch, English and Spanish in addendum to their native Papiamento - now the authoritative native tongue of the Netherlands Antilles and the ABC Islands.

While historians and linguists are able to determine the origin of supreme Papiamento words, the seed of the talking is not moving debated. There are two capital theories concerning the formation of the Papiamento talking. First, scholars for numerous age believed that Papiamento industrialized in the Caribbean to assist communication linking African slaves and the Portuguese-speaking traders. According to this theory, Papiamento physical object principally a concurrence of African and Portuguese tongues, piece Spanish and Dutch influences entered the native tongue latter as the ABC Islands denaturised colonial keeping.

More recently, a view has mechanized that places the roots of Papiamento in the westward seashore of Africa and the Cape Verde Islands. During the 16th and 17th centuries, well-nigh all the slaves that arrived in the Caribbean (and elsewhere in the New World) passed through the ports of western Africa. Several Creole languages formed at these ports - as well as Guene which bears a stiff parallel to Papiamento - and after a while ready-made their way to the Caribbean. Many Arubans even have nearby own theories on where and when Papiamento formed. However, the fact that the true fable of Papiamento may never be famous solitary seems to give up the lexis a atmosphere to lighter its alien environment.

Post ads:
XD Series Badlands XD779 Chrome Wheel (18x9"/8x6.5") / Tuff Tonno For Chevrolet Silverado 2007-2012 Black / Street Scene 950-70166 Generation 4 Bumper Cover/Valance / 3dCarbon 2008-2011 FOCUS 4 DOOR - Decklid Spoiler / Nology 014 208 004 HotWires / 3dCarbon 2008-2011 FOCUS 4 DOOR - Decklid Spoiler / Quality Rebuilders 13594 Remanufactured Alternator / 08-09 Toyota Land Cruiser - Front Slotted Brake Rotors / Nology 014 208 406 HotWires / Cardone 78-6152 Remanufactured Ford Computer / 05-08 Audi A6 Quattro (4.2L) Front Cross Drilled and / Camco 45701 RV 30' ULTRAShield Class A Cover, 110"H x / Street Scene 950-15856 Style 7 CAL-VU Signal Mirror / 3dCarbon 2008-2011 FOCUS 4 DOOR - Decklid Spoiler / Siemens/VDO 5WK9605Z Mass Air Flow Sensor / 08-09 Lexus LX570 - Front Slotted Brake Rotors / Nology 011 118 103 Orange Hotwires Spark Plug Wires / Denso 471-0255 Remanufactured Compressor with Clutch / Evergreen OK5001L/0/1/1 Oversizes Dodge G54B SOHC Engine

Learning simply a few innocent phrases can go a nightlong distance toward screening the genial inhabitants of Aruba that you are a compassionate and knowledgeable individual. The locals you interact with will empathize your effort, piece you will have fun acquisition a trifling Papiamento. Though you may not have detected of Papiamento beforehand reading this article, the expression won't appear as "foreign" as you may possibly look forward to. If you have of all time studied Spanish or Portuguese you will right away accept several language and have an unproblematic instance adapting to the terminology. As you change for your ride to Aruba, confer with this listing of usually utilized status and phrases:

o Halo = Hello

o Ayo! = Goodbye!

Post ads:
DrillSpot 3/8" Grade 30 2650lb-WLL Zinc Plated Coil / ACDelco MU1702 Fuel Tank and Pump Module Assembly / Nology 014 118 206 HotWires / Denso 471-0131 Remanufactured Compressor with Clutch / Nology 011 208 046 HotWires / Tuff Tonno For Dodge Ram Pickup 1994-2001 Black / Big Bike Parts Receiver Hitch - Black (Kit) / Quality Rebuilders 17416 Remanufactured Starter / Random Technology 141-30000 Hi-Flow Metallic Universal / Nology 011 208 051 Red Hotwires Spark Plug Wires / Bikers Choice 16in. Late Style Front Wheel 74287 / Nology 011 208 047 HotWires / Kawasaki 800 SX-R Graphic kit - EK0003K800 / Nology 011 118 104 HotWires / Bakup USA Driver Backrest - Fully Adjustable / EVS Right Knee Brace , Style: Phantom, Size: Lg WEBP-LR / Nology 014 118 108 HotWires / PIRELLI 1817100 PZERO RUNFLT 205/45R17 84V / Nology 014 208 401 Red Hotwires Spark Plug Wires

o Por fabor = Please

o Danki = Thank You

o Si = Yes

o No = No

o Meneer = Mister, Sir

o Señora = Mrs., Madam

o Bon bini = Welcome

o Bon dia = Good morning

o Moro = a more than offhand way to say "Good morning"

o Bon tardi = Good afternoon

o Bon nochi = Good night

o Con ta bai? = How are you?

o Con ta c'e bida? = How is life?

o Mi ta bon, danki = I am fine, give thanks you

o Tur cos ta bon = Everything is alright

o Hopi bon or Tremendo = extremely good

o Con hindu deity bo? or Con bo nomber ta? = What's your name?

o Ami hindu deity... or Mi nomber ta... = My designation is...

o Di unda bo ta? = Where are you from?

o Mi ta bin(i) di... = I move from...

o Mi ta biba na... = I be a resident of in...

o Di nada! = it was no vexation at all! (or, it was nothing!)

o Laga nos ban sali = Let's go out

o Ainda no = Not yet

o Te mañan = Until tomorrow

o Te mas awero (Te' oro) = See you later

o Te despues = Till the next time

arrow
arrow
    全站熱搜

    daxghertye 發表在 痞客邦 留言(0) 人氣()