Language of Nazi concentration camps
Language of Nazi concentration camps refers to a common stratum created in various languages of inmates of Nazi concentration camps that described the notions unique to life in the camps and served as lingua franca.
One part of the Nazi camp slang was German language terminology for people, things and events in the camps, where many ordinary German words acquired specific meanings and associations. Another was ad hoc slang based on the various native languages of inmates from different countries.
See also
References
- Oliver Lustig, Dicţionar de lagăr ("Concentration Camp Dictionary")
- Bucharest, Cartea Românească, 1982
- Bucharest, Hasefer, 2002 ISBN 973-630-011-0
External links
- Concentration Camp Dictionary Retrieved March 27, 2011
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