What languages are spoken in Norfolk island?

There are two official languages of Norfolk Island,

1. English

and

2. Norfuk.

English is more dominant
Norfuk and English

Kinston

English is the common language on Norfolk Island, but between themselves the Islanders use their own patois - a mixture of platt Deutsch, 18th Century English and Tahitian, brought to the island by the Pitcairners.

This local language is not usually written and there are not formal rules regarding spelling. In 1986 Beryl Nobbs, an Islander, published the first dictionary of Norfolk Words and usages.

Some examples of the Norfolk patois and their English equivalents are given here to acquaint you with the language.

Whutta-waye? - How are you?

Come yorlye look orn. - Come and have a look, everyone.

All yorlye gwen? - How are you all?