Translations for „pidgin“ in the English » German Dictionary

I . pidg·in [ˈpɪʤɪn] N LING

pidgin

Pidgin nt spec

II . pidg·in [ˈpɪʤɪn] ADJ attr, inv

pidgin

Pidgin-

pidgin German

gebrochenes Deutsch

pidg·in ˈEng·lish N no pl

pidgin English

Pidginenglisch nt spec (gebrochenes Englisch)

Examples from the PONS Dictionary (editorially verified)

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Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

English

This is because by definition, a pidgin is not learned natively.

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Pidgin languages have a general tendency to simplify the phonology of a language in order to ensure successful communication.

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In addition, there was a trade pidgin that may have never been extensively used, or was only used by a well-traveled elite.

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Whether the dialect was a trade pidgin or a fully developed mixed language is unknown.

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Another common effect of acculturation on language is the formation of pidgin languages.

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In non-signing communities, home sign is not a full language, but closer to a pidgin.

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It is often labeled pidgin or even creole, which is not correct by any widespread definition of pidgin or creole language.

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Like a pidgin, it focuses on simple concepts and elements that are relatively universal among cultures.

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As the generation of child learners grow up, the pidgin will often be seen to change its structure and acquire a greater degree of complexity.

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Since both parties needed to communicate, a pidgin was formed.

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