grootmens

Afrikaans

Etymology

From groot +‎ mens, perhaps a univerbation. Cf. Dutch grote mensen (“adults”), exclusively used in the plural.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈχrʊə̯t.mɛns/, [ˈχrʊə̯t.mɛ̃ːs]

Noun

grootmens (plural grootmense)

  1. An adult person.
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