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Sranan Tongo

Sranan Tongo is a language spoken in Suriname. It is also known as Surinamese Creole or Taki Taki. It is estimated that there are about 500,000 speakers of Sranan Tongo, making it one of the most widely spoken creole languages. Sranan Tongo is a creole language, which means that it has features of both African and European languages. The African influences come from the various African languages that were spoken by slaves who were brought to Suriname. The European influences come from the Dutch language, which was the language of the colonizers. Sranan Tongo is written in the Latin alphabet. However, it has its own unique pronunciation and grammar. For example, there is no word for "yes" or "no" in Sranan Tongo. Instead, people use body language or tone of voice to indicate whether they agree or disagree with something. Sranan Tongo is a very vibrant and colorful language. It is often used in music and poetry. It is also the language of choice for many Surinamese people when they are talking to each other in informal situations.

Language group

Creoles and pidgins, English‑based

Language locales, regions and scripts

Sranan Tongo
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Sranan Tongo, Suriname, Latin
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Sranan Tongo, Latin
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Sranan Tongo, Suriname
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