By Debbi Wetzel on Monday, March 19, 2001 - 2:54 pm: |
DOES ANYONE KNOW WHERE I MIGHT PURCHASE A POPIAMENTEO (SPELLING)DUTCH TO ENGLISH DICTIONARY OR PHRASE BOOK TO USE ON BONAIRE ? NEED TO PRACTICE MORE THAN JUST CON TA BI ........ MASHE DANKE
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By Jack Chalk on Tuesday, March 20, 2001 - 9:27 am: |
Debbi there are 2 really good books I would recommend. The first one is "English/Paiamentu Dictionary - Papiamentu/Ingles Dikshonario" written by Betty Ratzlaff. The second one is "Papiamentu Grammar for English Speakers" also by the same author. I'm pretty sure you can find both of these books at the Bonaire Boekhandel when you get to Bonaire. Not sure of the cost. Hope this helps.
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By Lorraine Meadows on Thursday, March 22, 2001 - 11:32 am: |
I also bought "Papiamentu Grammar for English Speakers" but I bought it in the grocerie store infront of Sand Dollar by Lover's Ice Cream. Have to start brushing up again ! The book is easy to use, nicely written.
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By Kate Hickson on Friday, March 23, 2001 - 3:38 pm: |
I recommend the Papiamentu grammar book by R. Golio, though I am not familiar with the book by Betty Ratzlaff. It is available at Bonaire Boek Handel. They have several good dictionaries there too, but not cheap. I believe they'll set you back (starting at) $5o. Worth the investment if you're serious about learning the language!
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By Dara Walter on Friday, March 23, 2001 - 7:29 pm: |
You can have your phrase books... I'll just take a little more interactive approach and kidnap a tall, dark, handsome, available Bonairean and stowe him in my suitcase :- }
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By Hazel Scharosch on Friday, March 23, 2001 - 11:16 pm: |
Dara - I like your style! Just put him in a little farmer john shortie first! LOL
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By Ellen Muller on Saturday, March 24, 2001 - 3:14 pm: |
Debbie, the book "Papiamentu Grammar for English Speakers" by Betty Ratzlaff is very good and it is currently on sale at the Sand Dollar Grocery for $16.00.
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By Dara Walter on Sunday, March 25, 2001 - 12:53 pm: |
Ellen, being so practical! But that was directed at Debbie, so I guess I can keep plotting and scheming.....:- )[in case you didn't get my e-mail, my server is being fickle, I ordered the part for Erwin and will bring it with me]
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By Hazel Scharosch on Sunday, March 25, 2001 - 6:19 pm: |
Dara - Yeah, the Papiamentu for snow is "Parrot Poop."
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By michael gaynor on Monday, March 26, 2001 - 8:02 am: |
It is "sneu" and pronounced about like it is spelled.
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