Meaning of ounooi | Babel Free
ˈœu.noːi̯Definitions
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the wife of the baas, lady of the house; in particular used as a title of address by employees and servants. historical
- old lady
- female owner of a pet, mistress
Examples
“before 1965, Gottfried H. Franz, "Die bekentenis", Verhale van Hananwa, Afrikaanse Pers-Boekhandel (published posthumously), page 23. Ek was by baas Martien en die ounooi was Hester.”
I was working for master Martien and the lady of the household was Hester.
CEFR level
B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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