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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
While '''English''' is the official language of the Solomon Islands, only 1–2% of the population are able to communicate fluently in English. However, an English creole, '''Solomons Pijin''', is a de facto lingua franca of the country spoken by the majority of the population, along with local tribal languages. Pijin is closely related to Tok Pisin spoken in Papua New Guinea. | While '''English''' is the official language of the Solomon Islands, only 1–2% of the population are able to communicate fluently in English. However, an English creole, '''Solomons Pijin''', is a de facto lingua franca of the country spoken by the majority of the population, along with local tribal languages. '''Pijin''' is closely related to '''Tok Pisin''' spoken in Papua New Guinea. | ||
The number of local languages listed for Solomon Islands is 74, of which 70 are living languages and 4 are extinct. The different languages are spoken in the following areas: | The number of local languages listed for Solomon Islands is 74, of which 70 are living languages and 4 are extinct. The different languages are spoken in the following areas: | ||
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==Word List(s)== | ==Word List(s)== | ||
'''Solomons Pijin''' | |||
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pijin_language#Introductions Pijin Phrases] | |||
Aftanun olketa! = ''Good afternoon everyone!'' | |||
Nem blo mi Charles = ''My name is Charles'' | |||
Hao nao (iu)? (Iu hao?) = ''How are you'' | |||
Wat na nem blo iu? = ''What is your name?'' | |||
Iu blo wea? = ''Where are you from?'' | |||
Mi hapi tumas fo mitim iu. = ''I'm pleased to meet you.'' | |||
Wanem nao lanus iu save? = ''What languages do you know?'' | |||
Mi olraet nomoa = I am alright | |||
Mi gut (nomoa) = I am good' | |||
Oraet nomoa = Alright | |||
Ma iu (yu) hao? = And how are you? | |||
Tanggio tumas = Thank you very much | |||
==Alphabet and Pronunciation== | ==Alphabet and Pronunciation== | ||
'''Solomons Pijin''' | |||
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pijin_language#Pronunciation Pronunciation] | |||
==Language Aids and Dictionaries== | ==Language Aids and Dictionaries== | ||
'''Solomons Pijin''' | |||