Malaccan Portuguese Creole

A language of Malaysia

ISO 639: mcm
Alternate Names: Bahasa Geragau, Bahasa Serani, Luso-Malay, Malacca Creole, Malaccan, Malaqueiro, Malaquenho, Malaquense, Malaquês, Malayo-Portuguese, Malaysian Portuguese Creole, Papia Cristao, Papia Kristang, Portuguese Patois, Português de Malaca, Serani
Autonym: Kristang
Population: 2,150 (Bradley 2007b). Ethnic population: 10,000 (Bradley 2007b).
Location:: Melaka: Hilir and Trankera on Malacca Straits; Kuala Lumpur and Singapore.
Language Status: 6b (Threatened).
Classification: Creole, Portuguese based
Language Use: English [eng] is rapidly becoming the dominant language among the younger generation. Some young people, all adults. Mainly adults 50 and older, about one-third of young adults, some children (Bradley 2007a). Most also use Malay [zlm], especially local varieties. Some also use English [eng], especially older women.
Language Development: Dictionary. Grammar. Bible portions: 1884.
Language Resources: OLAC resources in and about Malaccan Portuguese Creole
Writing: Latin script [Latn], no longer in use.

Location: Melaka: Hilir and Trankera on Malacca Straits; Kuala Lumpur and Singapore.