joune

Afrikaans

Alternative forms

• joue (archaic)

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

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Pronoun

joune

1. 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

1. 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 and widely considered to be incorrect.