meneer

Afrikaans

Alternative forms

• mnr.

Etymology

From Dutch meneer, from earlier mijnheer, from Middle Dutch mijnhere. Equivalent to my (“my”) +‎ heer (“lord”). Literally corresponds to "milord".

Noun

meneer (plural menere)

1. sir; gentleman

Coordinate terms

• mevrou

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Dutch

Alternative forms

• mijnheer
• mynheer

Etymology

From earlier mijnheer, from Middle Dutch mijnhere. Equivalent to mijn (“my”) +‎ heer (“lord”), formed similarly to English milord.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /məˈneːr/

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• Hyphenation: me‧neer
• Rhymes: -eːr

Noun

meneer m (plural meneren, diminutive meneertje n)

1. sir, mister

Descendants

• Afrikaans: meneer
• → Indonesian: menir