buurman

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Afrikaans[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Dutch buurman. Compound of buur +‎ man.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈbyr.mɑn/
  • Audio(file)

Noun[edit]

buurman (plural buurmanne, feminine buurvrou)

  1. neighbour (male)

Related terms[edit]

Dutch[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Compound of buur (“neighbour”) +‎ man.

Pronunciation[edit]

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

Noun[edit]

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

  1. neighbour (male)

Coordinate terms[edit]

Descendants[edit]

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