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The name Sranan Tongo is the preferred name over Taki Taki.
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In what country do the people speak Sranan Tongo?
Sranan Tongo is a creole spoken in Suriname and used as a lingua franca between different communities.
What is the Sranan Tongo word 'Poku' in English?
"Music" is an English equivalent of the Sranan Tongo word "Poku."Specifically, the word in Sranan Tongo is a noun. It also may be translated as "recording." The recording may be by way of a cassette tape, compact disc or record.
What has the author Marilyn Nickel written?
Marilyn Nickel has written: 'Papers on Sranan Tongo' -- subject(s): Grammar, Sranan language
Why does tongo speak french?
If you are referring to the town of Tongo in Ghana, they do not speak French in Tongo. If you are referring to the town of Tongo, in Sierra Leone, they also do not speak French.
What is the English word 'late' in Surinamese?
"Laat" and "lati" are two Surinamese equivalents of the English word "late."Specifically, the word "laat" is the Dutch equivalent. The word "lati" is the equivalent in Sranan Tongo. Dutch is Suriname's official language, and Sranan Tongo is a widely spoken language native to Suriname.
What are some links where can you find a list of all 340 words in the taki taki language?
It is now called the Sranan Tongo language. Some links are: http://www.sil.org/americas/suriname/sranan/sranan.html http://www.sil.org/americas/suriname/sranan/English/SrananEngDictIndex.html http://www.sil.org/americas/suriname/sranan/English/SrananEngLLIndex.html
What is Suriname's phrase 'Fa waka' in English?
How are you is an English equivalent of 'Fa waka'. The phrase is in the Sranan Tongo language of Suriname. Sranan Tongo is a Creole language whose use as a literary language finds a uniquely beautiful expression in the poetry of 'Trefossa', which is the pen name for poet Henri Frans de Ziel [January15, 1916-February 3, 1975].
What is the Sranan Tongo phrase 'Opo kondreman un opo' in English?
"Rise, countrymen, rise!" is an English equivalent of the phrase "Opo kondreman un opo" from Suriname's national anthem.Specifically, the country's national anthem includes two verses. The first is in Dutch, and the second is in the local language called Sranan Tongo. The above-mentioned phrase is the first line to the anthem's second verse.
What is Suriname's official name?
Republiek Suriname is the official name in Dutch for the Republic of Suriname. There also is a local language equivalent. It's 'Ripoliku Sranan', in Sranan Tongo.
What languages are spoken in Suriname?
Suriname is home to about 15 distinct languages. Since it was a colony of The Netherlands until 1975, the official language of Suriname is Dutch.Other languages spoken in Suriname include several Amerindian languages, several Creole languages, Suriname Japanese and Sarnami Hindustani.The official language is Dutch. Other recognized languages include:EnglishHindiSarnamiCantoneseMalayDutch is the most widely spoken, the national, and the only official language of Suriname. Over 60 percent of the population speak Dutch as their native language. Dutch is spoken as a second or third language by the rest of the population.Sranran Tongo is the local language of Suriname. It's a local creole. Although not an official language, it's the most widely used language on the street. Official language status is held only by Dutch.== Since Suriname is mostly populated with the decendants of Black, Indian, and Indonisian slaves brought over by the Dutch, the official language spoken is Dutch. However, English and a few other minor languages can be found.Sranan Tongo is Suriname's native language. There are other native languages. But Sranan Tongo is the one that as many as 300,000-400,000 of Suriname's estimated population of 481,267 speak.Dutch is the major and only official language of Suriname. Over 60 percent of the population speak Dutch as their native language. Dutch is spoken as a second or third language by the rest of the population.yes, dutch is surinames official languageNo, Spanish isn't Suriname's official language. Dutch is the only official language of Suriname. The local creole language Sranan Tongo is the most widely used language in the street. The third most used language is Surinamese Hindi, which is a dialect of the North Indian language known as Bhojpuri. English, Portuguese, and Spanish are also used and taught in schools.Yes Dutch is the official language of Suriname.Dutch, Sranan Tongo and Sarnami and the main languages of Suriname.Specifically, Dutch is one of two official languages. It is used most often in the coastal areas and least often in the interior areas of the country. Sranan Tongo is a local language. It is heard throughout the country. The third main language is Surinamese Hindi. Its speakers are the descendants of contract workers who were brought into Suriname during the time that India still was a British colony.Dutch is the only official language of Suriname. Sranan Tongo, a local creole language, is the most widely used language in the street. The third most used language is Surinamese Hindi, which is a dialect of the north Indian language Bhojpuri. English, Portuguese, and Spanish also are used and taught in schools.The other language, besides Dutch, that is spoken in Suriname is Sranan Tongo.The official language of the republic of Suriname is Dutch.
What flower is the national flower of Suriname?
The parakeet flower or parrot's beak [Heliconia psittacorum] is Suriname's national flower. In the Surinamese creole language Sranan Tongo the flower is called 'popokai tongo'. In Surinamese Dutch, it's called 'papegaaietong' or 'papegaybek'. In Surinamese Carib, it's called 'kulewako anuru'. In Suriname it's pollinated by hummingbirds.For a photo of a 'popokai tongo' with an ant in the Central Suriname Nature Reserve [CSNR], please visit the link provided below.
What is the Dutch 'God zij met ons Suriname' in English?
God be with our Suriname is an English equivalent of 'God zij met ons Suriname'. It's the title and the first line of the Suriname national anthem. The first verse is in Dutch, the second in the native Sranan Tongo.
