How do you insult a Trinidadian?
Table of Contents
- 1 How do you insult a Trinidadian?
- 2 What is Trinidadian Creole called?
- 3 Which country is this Trinidad?
- 4 What does ENT mean in Trinidad?
- 5 What is Trinidad famous for?
- 6 Is Trinidad a rich or poor country?
- 7 Is Trinidad a poor country?
- 8 Where does the Trinidadian English Creole come from?
- 9 How many native speakers are there in Creole?
- 10 What are some words that have the same meaning in Creole?
How do you insult a Trinidadian?
How to piss off someone from Trinidad and Tobago
- Cut in line.
- Use a fake accent.
- Say there is nothing beyond the lighthouse.
- Invite us to a party without proper food and drinks.
- Be a show off.
- Get a bad drive.
- Work on a holiday or the day before/after.
- Think all of us play Carnival.
What is Trinidadian Creole called?
To most people who do not speak the language it is known simply as a “Patois” Trinidad was discovered by Christopher Columbus in 1498 during this third voyage to the new world, it was reported that he landed on the southern coast of the island near present-day Moruga, when he landed he saw three hills and named the …
How do Trinidadians speak?
The official language of Trinidad and Tobago is English, although we do have segments of the population that speak other languages, including “patois”, a slang version of French that was brought to the islands by French settlers in the colonial period.
Which country is this Trinidad?
Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago is a single country made up of two separate islands. Trinidad is by far the larger of the two islands….The Area of Trinidad and Tobago’s Total and the Country’s Population.
| Official Name | Republic of Trinidad and Tobago |
|---|---|
| Continent | North America |
| Region | North America |
| Subregion | Caribbean |
| cca2 | TT |
What does ENT mean in Trinidad?
Ent? – “isn’t that so?” , “right?” (used at the end of a sentence for emphasis; is similar to Spanish “¿no?”)
Is Creole a bad word?
The word “creole” can be derogatory, but only in certain contexts. For a full explanation, may I again refer you to the “Dictionary of Caribbean English Usage” by Richard Allsopp (Oxford University Press).
What is Trinidad famous for?
Trinidad and Tobago is well known for its African and Indian cultures, reflected in its large and famous Carnival, Diwali, and Hosay celebrations, as well being the birthplace of steelpan, the limbo, and music styles such as calypso, soca, rapso, parang, chutney, and chutney soca.
Is Trinidad a rich or poor country?
Trinidad and Tobago is one of the wealthiest countries in the Caribbean, thanks to its large reserves of oil and gas, the exploitation of which dominates its economy.
How do you say girl in Trinidad?
Gyul – Trini pronunciation for Girl.
Is Trinidad a poor country?
The economy of Trinidad and Tobago is the third wealthiest in the Caribbean and the fifth-richest by GDP (PPP) per capita in the Americas. Trinidad and Tobago is recognised as a high-income economy by the World Bank.
Where does the Trinidadian English Creole come from?
The vocabulary of the Trinidadian English Creole is primarily derived from the English language. The language is also influenced by several African languages, Spanish, French, French Creole, Trinidadian Hindustani, and Chinese.
What languages are spoken in Trinidad and Tobago?
English is the country’s official language (the national standard variety is Trinidadian and Tobagonian English ), but the main spoken languages are Trinidadian English Creole and Tobagonian English Creole. Both creoles contain elements from a variety of African languages (especially Yoruba ).
How many native speakers are there in Creole?
Trinidadian English Creole is also influenced by French, French Creole, Trinidadian Hindustani, Tamil, other South Asian languages, Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese (mainly Cantonese, with some Hakka, and now Mandarin ), and Arabic. As of 2011, there were 1 million native speakers.
What are some words that have the same meaning in Creole?
Various words can be used for the same meaning in both the Standard English and Trinidadian Creole. An example of this is /frak/ which is used for ‘dress’, ‘bacchanal’ for ‘spectacle, confusion’, ‘bodice’ for ‘blouse’, e.t.c.