Meneer

[ muh-neer ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

meneer

/ məˈnɪə /

a South African title of address equivalent to sir when used alone or Mr when placed before a name

Origin of Meneer¹

Afrikaans

They had a first-rate cook and Cateau kept a tight rein upon her, telling her that meneer was so particular.

The servant brought in the pudding, displayed no particular surprise at finding that meneer had gone.

This being impossible, he condescended to the gruff question: “Wou meneer een peerd koope?”

Meneer has been talking to himself rather more of late, but that's all.

April 23, 2024inveterate

[in-vet-er-it ]

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