No. 421 in Afrikaans
mnr
"Mr" (Mister), a title used before a man's surname or full name.
In a sentence
Mnr. Scheepers gee elke dag in die skool klas.
Mr. Scheepers teaches classes at the school every day.
Here, 'mnr.' is used as a title of respect and formality before the surname of an adult male, similar to 'Mr.' in English.
Ek het 'n brief ontvang van mnr. Van Wyk.
I received a letter from Mr. Van Wyk.
Here, 'mnr.' is used in written communication to address an adult male respectfully, replacing the full word 'Meneer'.
Hy het my vertel dat mnr. van die bestuur die vergadering bygewoon het.
He told me that the gentleman from management attended the meeting.
Here, 'mnr.' is used to refer to an adult male in a respectful context, implying his position or role, possibly in a formal or professional setting.
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