Meneer

[ muh-neer ]

noun

1. Mynheer.

meneer

/ məˈnɪə /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of Meneer¹

Afrikaans

Example Sentences

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

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

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

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

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