buurman

See also: Buurman

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)

Related terms

• buur

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of buur (“neighbour”) +‎ man.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈbyːr.mɑn/

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• Hyphenation: buur‧man

Noun

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

1. neighbour (male)

Coordinate terms

• buurvrouw

Descendants

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