Meneer

[ muh-neer ]

noun

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How to use Meneer in a sentence

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

    Small Souls | Louis Couperus
  • The servant brought in the pudding, displayed no particular surprise at finding that Meneer had gone.

    Small Souls | Louis Couperus
  • 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.

    Dr. Adriaan | Louis Couperus

British Dictionary definitions for meneer

meneer

/ (məˈnɪə) /


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

Origin of meneer

1
Afrikaans

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