Language in Cape Verde
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Cape Verde Language

The people are a mixture of African and European with approximately 70% of the population being of mixed race.

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The official language of the islands is Portuguese, which is used in newspapers and anything that is written, however Creole is more used as the spoken language. Creole is based on African languages but with additions from several European languages. Even this can differ from island to island.

More recently, English has been taught as a foreign language in schools.The religion of the islands is largely Christian, with most people being Catholic.

Basic Creole & Portugese Words

The following English words in Creole and Portuguese

English Creole Portuguese
Hello Oi Bom dia
Goodbye Txau Atée logo
Yes Sim Sim
No Nau Não
Do you speak English? Bu ta papia ingles Fale Inglês
My name is… Nha nomi e… Me chamou
Excuse me Kon lisena Como
Good/Excellent Fixe Bom

 

 
 
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