Cape Verde Languages

Languages
The mother tongue of Cape Verdeans is Crioulo. It is based on a Portuguese root vocabulary and a simplified grammar. Portuguese speakers have a difficult time understanding the Crioulo. However, Portuguese is the official language and the language of the genealogical sources.

Word List
For word list and help researching in Cape Verde records, see:
 * Portuguese Genealogical Word List

A list of Cape Verde words and their English interpretations.

How are you? = Tudu dretu? I'm good. = Tudu dretu. You = bu Me = N or ami We = Nu (v) to go = ba  (v) to speak = papia (v) to eat = kume (v) to be = sta I don't speak Creole. = N ka pode papia Kriolu.