Masculine
meneer
sir, mister
Frequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/məˈneːr/
Etymology
In summary
From earlier mijnheer, from Middle Dutch mijnhere. Equivalent to a univerbation of mijn (“my”) + heer (“lord”), formed similarly to English milord.
Related words
Herr
monsieur
senhor
señor
signore
dominus
bay
senyor
κύριος
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