Sranan

noun

Sra·​nan ˈsrä-nən 

variants or Sranan Tongo

-ˈtäŋ-(ˌ)gō 

: an English-based creole widely spoken in Suriname

Examples of Sranan in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Their daughters did not appear to join them for the Suriname state visit, during which the royal couple also met with local schoolchildren and paid respects by laying a wreath at the Mama Sranan monument. — Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 2 Dec. 2025

The bigger challenge lies in getting those interested to show up to the Bitcoin Sranan education center to learn more about Bitcoin. — Frank Corva, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Sranan, short for Sranan Tongo, literally, Suriname tongue

First Known Use

1953, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for Sranan

• canon
• fanon
• mannan
• tannin
• olecranon
• trianon