Paradise Lost

The Gullah Language The Gullah language was a very popular way of speaking among African Americans many years ago. Many southerners have spoken Gullah during and after the period of slavery. The Gullah language has been a very distinctive feature that has attributed to the Gullah culture. Within this research paper, I will define Gullah, and discuss the features that make this a unique language. “The word Gullah derives from the word Gul which was …showed first 75 words of 2084 total…

…showed last 75 words of 2084 total…and while they contribute to the charm of the language, they also make it difficult to understand Example: “Tek’e foot een ‘e han” = to run, or to leave quickly. “Dry ‘long so”= without a reason or explanation. “Two-time-one-gun”= a doubled barreled gun. “Tas’e ‘e mount”=something appetizing to eat. “Lawfully lady”=lawfully wedded wife. “Haa’dly’kin”= barely able” (Gullahcreole.html). Pronunciation plays an important part in the formation of the Gullah language.