weerbeer

Dutch

Etymology

Probably 20th century neologism, likely influenced by English werebear, and formed analogously to Dutch weerwolf (“werewolf”). Compound of weer (“man”) +‎ beer (“bear”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈʋeːr.beːr/
• Hyphenation: weer‧beer

Noun

weerbeer m (plural weerberen, diminutive weerbeertje n)

1. (uncommon) werebear

Synonyms

• manbeer