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

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

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

From Project Gutenberg

“Show meneer in,” she said, calmly.

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg