In the 1650s, Dutch colonial plantation society in Suriname fostered the development of Sranan Tongo, a creole language that emerged alongside Dutch. This linguistic evolution reflected the complex social dynamics of colonialism, blending African, Indigenous, and European influences. The development of Sranan Tongo illustrates how language can serve as a marker of identity and resistance in colonial contexts.

Dutch influence in Suriname since 1650 enriched Caribbean creole poetry. Poets like Trefossa and Astrid Roemer have incorporated elements of Dutch and creole languages, reflecting the multicultural tapestry of the region.