Macanese Portuguese

GPTKB entity

Statements (54)
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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:language
gptkbp:adaptation towards Cantonese among younger generations
gptkbp:color important for Macanese identity
gptkbp:cultural_events celebrated in local festivals
gptkbp:cultural_heritage part of Macau's cultural heritage
gptkbp:cultural_influence influenced by local dialects
gptkbp:cultural_representation promoted through cultural events
gptkbp:cultural_significance reflects Macanese identity
gptkbp:events language workshops and classes
gptkbp:first_appearance 16th century
gptkbp:formulation similar to Portuguese grammar
similar to Portuguese syntax
gptkbp:has_dialects Macanese Creole
gptkbp:has_documentation gptkb:academic_research
recorded in linguistic studies
limited educational resources available
gptkbp:has_features unique characteristics distinct from standard Portuguese
gptkbp:has_language includes Chinese loanwords
includes English loanwords
includes Malay loanwords
gptkbp:historical_documentation evolved from historical contact between cultures
gptkbp:historical_impact Portuguese colonial history in Asia
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Macanese Portuguese
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:Portuguese
Chinese languages
gptkbp:language Romance languages
declining number of speakers
supported by local NGOs
in family and community settings
small but active community of speakers
mfe
ongoing studies by linguists
regional variations within Macau
varies among different communities in Macau
gptkbp:language_of_instruction offered in some schools in Macau
gptkbp:language_revitalization community initiatives
gptkbp:language_support considered a heritage language
gptkbp:media_appearances local newspapers and radio stations
gptkbp:notable_speakers approximately 50,000
gptkbp:polyphony similar to Portuguese phonology
gptkbp:preservation_efforts cultural organizations in Macau
gptkbp:recognition recognized by the Macau government
recognized in local legislation.
gptkbp:related_to Macanese culture
gptkbp:script Latin script
gptkbp:spoken_in gptkb:Macau
gptkbp:status endangered language
official language in Macau
gptkbp:used_in education in Macau
government in Macau
media in Macau
gptkbp:writings has a small body of literature
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Macanese
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5