sanede

Sranan Tongo

Alternative forms

• san-ede

Etymology

Univerbation of san (“what”) +‎ ede (“head”), possibly influenced by Dutch uit welken hoofde.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈsan‿dɛ/, /ˈsaŋ‿dɛ/, /ˈsɑ‿i̯dɛ/

Adverb

sanede

1. why
   • 1974, Lieve Hugo (lyrics and music), “Na Foe Sang Edè”, in Lieve Hugo – King Of Kasèko:

     Oh ma fu sanede mi mu dede / gudu, ma fu sanede mi mu dede

     Oh but why do I have to die / darling, but why do I have to die