skrufu

Sranan Tongo

Etymology

From Dutch schroef.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /skɾufu/

Noun

skrufu

  1. screw (fastener)
  2. (anatomy) joint

Verb

skrufu

  1. to screw (to connect or assemble pieces using a screw)

Descendants

  • Aukan: sukuufu
  • Saramaccan: sukúfu

References

  • Wilner, John, editor (2003-2007), “skrufu”, in Languages of Suriname, 5th edition, SIL International, Sranan-English Dictionary