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  Meneer

  noun

  Mynheer.
• meneer
  meneer

  noun

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

Meneer

American  

[muh-neer] / məˈnɪər /

noun

1. Mynheer.

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meneer British  

/ məˈnɪə /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of meneer

Afrikaans

Example Sentences

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Meneer meneer

"Meneer die Speaker," began the Prince in Boer Dutch.

From Time Magazine Archive

Meneer is always odd, you know, but he is not troublesome.

From Dr. Adriaan by Couperus, Louis

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

From Dr. Adriaan by Couperus, Louis

She turned away, saying as she went, “Good-night, Meneer Oosthuysen,” and took the path to her wagon.

From Tales of South Africa by Bryden, H.A.

"Have meneer and mevrouw gone in to dinner yet, Sientje?" she asked, nervous and breathless, in a sudden fright lest she should be too late.

From Small Souls by Couperus, Louis

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

From Small Souls by Couperus, Louis

"Well, meneer can inspect that with pleasure!" said Keetje, by way of a last shot.

From Dr. Adriaan by Couperus, Louis

"Oh, well," said Keetje, "I expect meneer doesn't mean all he says."

From Dr. Adriaan by Couperus, Louis

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

From Small Souls by Couperus, Louis