joune

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.

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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; widely considered to be very incorrect.