What language in Aruba and Curacao?

I like to learn at least a few phrases in the language of a country I am
going to visit. What language should I learn for Aruba and Curacao?
I can't find any books to learn Papiamento. Of course I can find books
to teach Dutch but they are for the Dutch spoken in the Netherlands? How
different is that from the Dutch spoken in the Caribbean?

While in Curacao, we learned that children are taught in school Spanish,
Dutch, English, French in addition to Papaimento, which most of them know.
Almost anyone can do well there if you speak ANY of these languages. We
wanted to learn a bit of Papaimento, also, to no avail.

Sandi

Dutch in the Caribbean is the same as Dutch in the Netherlands. In Curacao
everyone speaks Dutch, but Papiamento is the main (and mother) language.
Only the older genereations don't speak English. It's a little bit different
in Aruba. There are more nationalities in Aruba. That's why not everyone
speaks Dutch or Papiamento. The Arubans do, but the foreigners who live
there don't. In the shops or restaurants in the touristic areas you can
speak English or Spanish; many people come from Venuzuela; they didn't learn
to speak Dutch or Papiamento. Hotel receptions: English, Spanish, Dutch,
Portuguese, sometimes even German or French.

Some Papiamento phrases:
- Bon dia: good morning
- Bon tardi: good afternoon
- Bon nochi: good night
- Danki: thank you
- Masha danki: many thanks
- Ayo: goodbye
- Bon bini: welcome
- Con ta bai: how do you do
- Masha bon: very good
Pronounce it like Spanish.
More phrases: http://www.epinions.com/content_1364566148

Good luck!
Johan.



"Odysseus" schreef in bericht
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| I like to learn at least a few phrases in the language of a country I am
| going to visit. What language should I learn for Aruba and Curacao?
| I can't find any books to learn Papiamento. Of course I can find books
| to teach Dutch but they are for the Dutch spoken in the Netherlands? How
| different is that from the Dutch spoken in the Caribbean?
|

Thanks I can see elements of Spanish and Dutch in the language. I know a little
Spanish and German so I should be able to pick it up.


Dutch in the Caribbean is the same as Dutch in the Netherlands. In Curacao
everyone speaks Dutch, but Papiamento is the main (and mother) language.
Only the older genereations don't speak English. It's a little bit different
in Aruba. There are more nationalities in Aruba. That's why not everyone
speaks Dutch or Papiamento. The Arubans do, but the foreigners who live
there don't. In the shops or restaurants in the touristic areas you can
speak English or Spanish; many people come from Venuzuela; they didn't learn
to speak Dutch or Papiamento. Hotel receptions: English, Spanish, Dutch,
Portuguese, sometimes even German or French.

Some Papiamento phrases:
- Bon dia: good morning
- Bon tardi: good afternoon
- Bon nochi: good night
- Danki: thank you
- Masha danki: many thanks
- Ayo: goodbye
- Bon bini: welcome
- Con ta bai: how do you do
- Masha bon: very good
Pronounce it like Spanish.
More phrases: http://www.epinions.com/content_1364566148

Good luck!
Johan.



"Odysseus" schreef in bericht
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| I like to learn at least a few phrases in the language of a country I am
| going to visit. What language should I learn for Aruba and Curacao?
| I can't find any books to learn Papiamento. Of course I can find books
| to teach Dutch but they are for the Dutch spoken in the Netherlands? How
| different is that from the Dutch spoken in the Caribbean?
|

What language should I learn
for Aruba and Curacao?

Ig nogla tornegatisa plid sevasta trippa lag waugga!!!

Originally posted by Odysseus
What language should I
learn for Aruba and Curacao?
Learn Papaiminto, if that´s the
lingo of those islanders, so be it.
best regards
Arnego2


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Originally posted by arnego2
Learn Papaiminto, if
that´s the lingo of those islanders, so be it.
best regards
Arnego2


I agree...you should always try and speak the lingo of the
country you're going to.


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Originally posted by jambo_2004

Hi
Jambo, that´s an absolute must, to adapt to the country. To make
mates (friends) withless danger. Who would after all like to have
foreign mates in the U.K who don´t even speak your lingo.
best
regards
Arnego2


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I live in Bonaire and amazed that most speak 4 languages! Having some
high school and college Spanish helps me communicate to my boyfriend's
family. I have known them 18 months now and between my Spanish and
Papiamento, I get by. Sometimes I feel a bit aprehensive to try and
speak in public but it is really essential. In Bonaire young kids
learn English thanks to the good old TV. At my child's school they
PREFER to speak English with her..

Oh well.

Annie
www.bonairecaribbean.com

rnego2 wrote in message ...
Originally posted by jambo_2004

Hi
Jambo, that´s an absolute must, to adapt to the country. To make
mates (friends) withless danger. Who would after all like to have
foreign mates in the U.K who don´t even speak your lingo.
best
regards
Arnego2