Doisri

Sranan Tongo

Alternative forms

• Doysri (unofficial)

Etymology

From Dutch Duitser. Compare Japanese ドイツ (Doitsu, “Germany”).

Proper noun

Doisri

1. Germany (a country in Western Europe)

   Synonyms: Doisrikondre, Bonturepubliek Doisrikondre

   • 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 / San de na kondre mi no feni ete (sanede mi mu dede) / san de na Doisri mi no fanga ete (sanede mi mu dede) / san de na Swego mi no sabi ete (sanede mi mu dede) / san de na Bergi mi no kisi ete (sanede mi mu dede)

     Oh but why do I have to die / darling, but why do I have to die / What is in the country I haven't found yet (why do I have to die) / what is in Germany I didn't catch yet (why do I have to die) / what is in Sweden[?] I don't know yet (why do I have to die) / what is in Belgium I didn't get yet (why do I have to die)

Noun

Doisri

1. German (inhabitant of Germany)

Adjective

Doisri

1. German (relating to Germany)

Derived terms

• Doisri Demokrâsia Republiek
• Doisrikondre
• Doisritongo