Simplicity of Pidgin Language
Pidgin language, as defined by Wikepedia, is a simplified language that develops as a means of communication between two or more groups that do not have a common language. This simplified language was applied in trades and business states of affairs, since both groups should find themselves communicating through a common language. The term “pidgin” came from a Chinese intonation of the word “business”. It was originally termed as “pidgin English”, a term used when Chinese people dealt business with English-speaking merchants. As time passed by, it changed and it became a simplified, blended language.
Pidgin language is not confused with the native language because it’s, in fact, learned as a second language. It may not be as outstanding compared to another known language, since many people think of its inconsistency, but it certainly serves as a form of lingua franca between two groups of people communicating.
Pidgin language is distinguished by its simplicity because it is easy to understand. Its grammar and phonology is basic, including vowels and morphophonemic variation, and it usually consist of uncomplicated clausal structure. Pidgin language reduces or eliminates syllable codas, the compression of consonant and vowel sounds, and it simplifies the use of reduplication to represent plurals superlatives, and other parts of speech. For example: “She goes to the store” is the correct form for an English sentence. Pidgin language will just simply say this as “She go store.” Even if it doesn’t agree with the standards of English, the goal of Pidgin Language is to simply communicate. As long as the recipient understands what is being said, pidgin language is considered as a language fit for communication.
To others, they may not embrace pidgin language as high-standard compared to other known languages. Yet if only people will see this as a way to communicate and express thoughts, feelings, and emotions, regardless of its flaws, pidgin language will always be considered as a system to decode information.
