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

The barbed lyrics and controlled anger of Vietnam protest classic Welterusten, Meneer de President skewered Lyndon B Johnson with a surgical precision equal to anything produced on the other side of the Atlantic.

From The Guardian

“Show meneer in,” she said, calmly.

From Project Gutenberg

“Get up, boys, and shake hands with meneer.”

From Project Gutenberg

Meneer can hear Mr. van Raven’s voice.”

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg