batra

See also: Batra, batrà, and bátra

Sranan Tongo

Etymology

From English bottle.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /batɾa/, [ba̠tɾa̠], [bɑ̟tɾɑ̟]

Noun

batra

  1. bottle, jar (it can be made of glass, earthenware or plastic)

Descendants

  • Aukan: bataa
  • Kari'na: patere

References

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