Namibian Black German

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Namibian Black German (German: Küchendeutsch) is a pidgin language spoken in various parts of Namibia. It is a non-standardized variety. Namibian Black German is based on standard German.

Namibian Black German is in danger of extinction. It was spoken mostly by the Negroes who served their colonial masters. (Küchendeutsch means Kitchen-German).

This language has no fine grammar, examples:

  • Lange nicht sehen - long no see
  • Was Apfel kosten? - What cost apple?
  • spät Uhr - 'late clock', meaning 'it's late'
  • Herr fahren Jagd, nicht Haus - Master go hunt, not house

Today people who can speak Namibian Black German also speak either German, Afrikaans or English.

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