joune

Afrikaans edit

Alternative forms edit

joue (archaic)

Etymology edit

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 edit

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Pronoun edit

joune

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.

Dutch edit

Etymology edit

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 edit

joune

Nonstandard form of jouwe.
Mijn pen is leeg, kan ik de joune lenen?
My pen is empty, can I borrow yours?

Usage notes edit

Of a very low register; widely considered to be very incorrect.