SEASON 6, EPISODE 29 The official language in Cape Verde is Portuguese but the Cape Verdean Portuguese is a dialect of European Portuguese. Though it is not prevalent in everyday conversations, it reigns supreme in governmental affairs and official d… Read on blog or Reader Inspiration with Lois| Lifestyle | Nigeria Read on blog or Reader Languages Spoken In Cape Verde And Common Phrases In Kriolu Language Ebby April 26 SEASON 6, EPISODE 29 The official language in Cape Verde is Portuguese but the Cape Verdean Portuguese is a dialect of European Portuguese. Though it is not prevalent in everyday conversations, it reigns supreme in governmental affairs and official documentation, reflecting the nation's colonial ties.  One popular language spoken by Cape Verdeans is the Cape Verdean Creole or Kriolu. This language serves as the primary language for nearly all Cape Verdeans in everyday communication. The Kriolu language, rooted in Portuguese, varies across the islands, posing challenges for standardisation efforts. Some propose establishing two standards: a Barlavento standard in the north, based on São Vicente Creole, and a Sotavento standard in the south, based on Santiago Creole. Despite these differences, Cape Verdean Creole has gained prominence and prestige, with a growing body of literature since the country gained independence from Portugal. On today's episode of Learn Africa, we'll be looking at some common phrases in the Cape Verdean Kriolu language. Check some of these words below. Good morning – Bon dia Good afternoon – Boa tardi Good evening – Boa noite Good night - (to go to bed) - Feliz noite Hello - Olá Goodbye – Ciao How are you? – Modi bu sta?, Kuma ku bu sta? Fine, thank you – Sta bom, obrigado What is your name? – Kuma ku bu nome? My name is… – Nha nome e… Please – Di fabur Thank you – Obrigado You're welcome – De nada  I love you – Nta amabo  I miss you – Im teni sodade bo Well – Bem Yes – Sim No – Não Excuse me (to get someone's attention) – Consensa Excuse me (to beg for pardon) – Diskulpa I am sorry – Diskulpa I can't speak Creole – N'ka ta papia kriol Do you speak English? – Bu ta papia inglés? Does anyone here speak English? – Algin li ta papia inglês? Help! – Ajuda! Look out! – Quidado! How did you sleep? – Kuma ku bu mansi? I slept well, thank you – N'mansi bem, obrigado I don't understand – N'ka persibi (or) N'ka intindi How much is this? – Es e kantu? I want to buy this – N'misti kumpra es It's expensive – É caro It's cheap – É baratu I would like… – N ta gostaba… Can you recommend a… – Bu pode rakumenda un… I forgot – N diskise  What should I do? – Kuzé ki N ta faze? I am hungry – N'tene fome I am thirsty – N'tene sai de iagu I want to eat – N'misti kume I want to drink – N'misti bibi I'd like – Patin bianda Food – Bianda Water – Iagu One – Um Two – Dus Three – Tris Four – Quatro Five – Cinco Six – Seis Seven – Sete Eight – Oito Nine – Nove Ten – Dez Twenty – Vinte  Thirty – Trinta  Forty – Quarenta  Fifty – Cinquenta  Sixty – Sessenta  Seventy – Setenta  Eighty – Oitenta  Ninety – Noventa Hundred – Centenas  Written and edited by Ebby Comment Like You can also reply to this email to leave a comment.

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