buurman

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Afrikaans

Etymology

From Dutch buurman. Compound of buur +‎ man.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈbyr.mɑn/
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Noun

buurman (plural buurmanne, feminine buurvrou)

  1. neighbour (male)

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of buur (neighbour) +‎ man.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈbyːr.mɑn/
  • Audio:(file)
  • Hyphenation: buur‧man

Noun

buurman m (plural buurmannen, diminutive buurmannetje n, feminine buurvrouw)

  1. neighbour (male)

Coordinate terms

Descendants

  • Afrikaans: buurman
  • Jersey Dutch: buerman
  • Negerhollands: buurman, bierman, biren
  • Aukan: biiman
  • Sranan Tongo: birman