skrufu

Sranan Tongo

Etymology

From Dutch schroef.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈskɾufu/

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