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 …

…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.