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Tok Pisin

Tok Pisin is a creole language spoken in Papua New Guinea. It is an English-based creole with influences from German, Malay, and various Melanesian languages. Tok Pisin is one of the official languages of Papua New Guinea and is used as a lingua franca throughout the country. Tok Pisin has a relatively simple grammar and a limited vocabulary. However, it is a very expressive language and can be used to communicate a wide range of concepts. The majority of Tok Pisin speakers are also fluent in at least one other language, typically an indigenous language or English. This allows for a great deal of linguistic flexibility, and many speakers use a mixture of Tok Pisin and other languages in everyday communication. Tok Pisin is a living language that is constantly evolving. New words and expressions are constantly being created to keep up with the changing world.

Language group

Creoles and pidgins, English‑based

Language locales, regions and scripts

Tok Pisin
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Tok Pisin, Papua New Guinea, Latin
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Tok Pisin, Papua New Guinea
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Tok Pisin, Latin
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