mannetje

Dutch

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈmɑnətjə/
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Noun

mannetje n (plural mannetjes)

  1. Diminutive of man: Short adult male person.
  2. The male of a species of animal or plant.
    Het mannetje bouwt een nest.
    The male builds a nest.
  3. (informal) Man who performs odd jobs for money, usually without paying tax.
    Ik weet nog wel een mannetje dat het plafond kan schilderen.
    I know this guy who can paint the ceiling.

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