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Dutch
Etymology
From Suriname + -s.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˌsyriˈnaːms/
- Hyphenation: Su‧ri‧naams
- Rhymes: -aːms
Adjective
Surinaams (comparative Surinaamser, superlative meest Surinaams or Surinaamst)
- Surinamese
Inflection
Proper noun
Surinaams n
- (Netherlands, proscribed in Suriname) Sranan Tongo (language)
- Synonyms: Sranantongo, Negerengels (obsolete)
Usage notes
- Rarely used for Sranan Tongo in Suriname itself, as Sranan Tongo is not universally acknowledged as a national language within the country. Use of Surinaams for Sranan Tongo is often proscribed by specialists, due to several languages being spoken or particular to Suriname.