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Meaning of moenie | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1

Definitions

  1. contraction of moet + nie, literally “mustn’t; shouldn’t”
    abbreviation, alt-of, contraction
  2. do not, don’t; used with the infinitive of any verb to form the negative imperative
    contraction

Equivalents

English don't

Examples

“Die verlede moenie vergeet word nie.”

The past mustn’t be forgotten.

“Moenie die verlede vergeet nie!”

Don’t forget the past!

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.

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