meneer
sir, mister, Mr.
Beginner Noun common
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Pronunciation
məˈnɪːr
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Cultural Note
'Meneer' (abbreviated 'mhr.' or 'dhr.' for 'de heer') is the formal address for men. The Dutch use 'u' (formal you) with meneer/mevrouw. However, Dutch society has become quite informal — in many workplaces, first names and 'jij' are standard even with bosses and clients.
📝 Example Sentences
Goedemorgen, meneer De Vries.
Good morning, Mr. De Vries.
Meneer, u bent uw portemonnee vergeten!
Sir, you forgot your wallet!
Kan ik u helpen, meneer?
Can I help you, sir?