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.
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List
Some important Dutch creoles are the following:
Creole | Location | Status |
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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 |
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.
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