eers

See also: EERs

Afrikaans

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /iə̯rs/, [iə̯ɹ̠̊˔]

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Etymology 1

From Dutch eerst, from Middle Dutch êerst, from Old Dutch *ērist, from Proto-West Germanic *airist(ō).

Adverb

eers

1. first, at first
2. even

   Wil jy my laat hardloop? Ek kan nie eers loop nie!

   Do you want me to run? I can't even walk!

Etymology 2

Noun

eers

1. plural of eer