Lect Continuum
Brokan exists as part of a "lect" continuum going from a local language, local language-mix "Ap-ne-Ap", pidgin - basilect creole - mesolect creole - Torres Strait (Thursday Island) English to General Australian English.
English : I'm really tired
Thursday Island English : I'm proper tired
Mesolect Brokan : Ai prapa taiad
Basilect Brokan : Ai mina taiad
Ap-ne-Ap : Ngai mina taiad mepa
Kalau Kawau Ya : Ngai mina gamukœubaasipa
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