minnaar
lover (male); paramour
Advanced Noun common
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Pronunciation
/mɪˈnaːr/
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Cultural Note
'Minnaar' is a literary and somewhat old-fashioned word for a male lover. It can imply an illicit affair. The female equivalent is 'minnares'. In modern Dutch, 'geliefde' or 'partner' are preferred. 'Minnaar' appears frequently in classic Dutch literature and theater.
📝 Example Sentences
De minnaar wachtte in het geheim.
The lover waited in secret.
Romeo was de beroemdste minnaar uit de literatuur.
Romeo was the most famous lover in literature.
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