GailLanguage
|
|
Sigma KEE - GailLanguage
GailLanguage
|
The GailLanguage is a language of unknown classification from SouthAfrica. SIL code: GIC. ISO 639-2: mis. Population: Used by an estimated 20,000 as second or third language. Region: Mainly in Johannesburg, Pretoria, Cape Town, Durban, Bloemfontein, and Port Elizabeth. Comments: In Johannesburg it is more English based, in Pretoria more Afrikaans based. Reported to be related to Polari in the United Kingdom. The first language of users is English or Afrikaans. An in-group language among some people. Second language only.(extract from http://www.ethnologue.com/)
|
|
Show full definition (without tree view)
Show full definition (with tree view)
|