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Afrikaans
Alternative forms
Etymology
From earlier joue, from Dutch (de/het) jouwe. The -n- was interfixed in the hiatus on the model of the pronouns myne (“mine”) and syne (“his”), whose -n- is etymological, but which accord with the Afrikaans determiners my and sy (like joune with jou).
Pronunciation
Pronoun
joune
- yours; thine (that or those of you (singular))
Hierdie is my hemp en daardie is joune.- This is my shirt and that one is yours.
Dutch
Etymology
From jouwe, the standard form. The -n- was interfixed in the hiatus on the model of the pronouns mijne (“mine”) and zijn(e) (“his”), where the -n- is etymological.
Determiner
joune
- Nonstandard form of jouwe.
Mijn pen is leeg, kan ik de joune lenen?- My pen is empty, can I borrow yours?
Usage notes
- Of a very low register; widely considered to be very incorrect.