Tourist Phrases

noun Namlish - a portmanteau of Namibian and English, refers to the unique blend of languages spoken in Namibia

• The linguistic phenomenon known as Namlish is a blend of English and various indigenous languages spoken in Namibia.
• Many young people in Namibia use Namlish as a way to communicate with each other.
• Namlish is so cool, it's like speaking a secret language that only Namibians understand.
• The use of Namlish in literature adds a unique cultural flavor to the storytelling.

noun a portmanteau of 'Japanese' and 'English', referring to a mixture of Japanese and English languages or influences

verb to mix Japanese and English languages or influences

adjective describing something that combines Japanese and English elements

• The term 'Japlish' is often used to describe the mixture of Japanese and English languages.
• I find it funny when people try to speak Japlish by mixing Japanese and English words together.
• Japlish can be a fun way to communicate with friends who understand both languages.
• The restaurant's menu was a perfect example of Japlish, with English translations that were not quite accurate.

noun a language spoken in South Africa and Namibia, derived from Dutch and characterized by its use of the Latin alphabet

• The Afrikaans language originated from Dutch and is spoken in South Africa and Namibia.
• I've been learning Afrikaans to better communicate with my South African friends.
• My aunt speaks Afrikaans like a pro, she's been living in Cape Town for years.
• Learning a new language like Afrikaans can open up a whole new world of opportunities.