mijnheer

English

Noun

mijnheer (plural mijnheers)

  1. Alternative form of mynheer.

Dutch

Etymology

Originated in 1652, a univerbation of mijn (“my”) +‎ heer (“lord”), formed similarly to English milord.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /mɛi̯ˈneːr/, /məˈneːr/
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Noun

mijnheer m (plural mijnheren, diminutive mijnheertje n)

  1. alternative form of meneer
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