Etymology

Jew-Tongo

Today it means: Synonym of Saramaccan. Full definition →

Sranan Tongo tongo
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  1. Sranan Tongo · derived fromtongo
  2. English todayJew-Tongo

From Jew (see Wikipedia: History of the Jews in Suriname) and Sranan Tongo tongo.

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