Dutch-based creole languages
A Dutch creole is a creole language that has been substantially influenced by the Dutch language.
Most Dutch-based creoles originated in Dutch colonies in the Americas and Southeast Asia, after the 17th century expansion of Dutch maritime power. Almost all of them are now extinct.
List
Some important Dutch creoles are the following:
| Creole | Location | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Berbice | Guyana | extinct |
| Skepi | Guyana | extinct |
| Negerhollands | U.S. Virgin Islands | extinct |
| Petjo | Indonesia, immigrant community in the Netherlands | extinct or critically in danger |
| Javindo | Indonesia | extinct |
| Ceylon Portuguese–Dutch | Sri Lanka (formerly Ceylon) | extinct or critically in danger |
| Mohawk Dutch | United States | extinct |
| Jersey Dutch ("Negro Dutch") | United States | extinct |
| Afrikaans | South Africa, Namibia | Official Language |
Dutch has also made a significant contribution to other creoles:
- based mostly on English, Portuguese and African languages, spoken in Suriname
- based mostly on English, spoken in Suriname
Despite its name, Pennsylvania Dutch is not descended from Dutch, but is a variety of West Central German.
See also
References
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