Suriname has roughly 14 local languages, but Dutch (Nederlands) is the sole official language and is the language used in education, government, business, and the media. [16] Over 60% of the population are native speakers of Dutch [ 99 ] and …

2017年8月17日 · The Sranan Tongo Creole language is considered by linguists as a fusion of the languages spoken between the 16th and 20th centuries in Suriname, which included Dutch, Portuguese, English, and African languages.

Surinamese Dutch (Surinaams-Nederlands, pronounced [syːriˌnaːms ˈneːdərlɑnts]), also known as Surinaams is the form of Dutch spoken in Suriname and is the official language in Suriname, a former colony of the Netherlands. [1]

Suriname, a culturally diverse country in South America, boasts a remarkable linguistic landscape. As explored in this article, the top three languages spoken in Suriname are Dutch, Sranan Tongo, and Hindi.

2024年3月5日 · Discover the linguistic landscape of Suriname, a multicultural country with over twenty languages. From Dutch to Sranan Tongo, this article explores the linguistic nuances, language policies, and cultural significance of languages in shaping Suriname's unique heritage.

Sranan Tongo (Sranantongo, "Surinamese tongue", Sranan, Surinamese Creole) is an English-based creole language from Suriname, in South America, where it is the first or second language for 519,600 Surinamese people (approximately 80% of the population). It is also spoken in the Netherlands and across the Surinamese diaspora.

2005年4月7日 · Suriname is situated on the northeast coast of South America, between Guyana and French Guiana, and is home to about 15 distinct languages. Since it was a colony of The Netherlands until 1975, the official language of Suriname is Dutch.

Suriname was colonized by the Dutch in the 17th century, and Dutch has remained the official language of the country ever since. The imposition of Dutch as the language of administration, education, and law had a profound impact on the linguistic landscape of Suriname.

2024年3月20日 · Suriname became the third member of the Dutch Language Union in 2004. Dutch is spoken as a mother tongue by about 60% of the Surinamers, while most others speak it as a second or third language. In the capital Paramaribo it is the main home language in two thirds of the households.

2024年7月4日 · In Suriname, several different languages are spoken at home and in the classroom. The most incredible diversity of languages and cultures can be found in urban areas. This section will discuss the multi-linguistic background of Suriname and the types of languages that are spoken in Suriname. The list of languages spoken in Suriname is as follows: