lord in Afrikaans
lord in Afrikaans is heer, owerste — lord means a man who holds a title of nobility, or a ruler with power over others.
lord in Afrikaans
heer
master of a household
owerste
ruler, one having mastery over others
heer
aristocrat
What does "lord" mean?
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noun A man who holds a title of nobility, or a ruler with power over others.
"The lord of the manor collected rent from the tenant farmers."
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noun A title used for members of the British peerage, or as a form of address for certain officials.
"The Lord Mayor opened the new bridge."
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name A title for God or Jesus Christ in Christian, Jewish, and Islamic tradition.
"They gathered to pray and thank the Lord."
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verb To act in a superior, bossy way toward others.
"He loved to lord it over his younger siblings."
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lord in a sentence
- The lord of the manor collected rent from the tenant farmers.
- She married into the family of a minor lord.
- The Lord Mayor opened the new bridge.
- The Lord Chancellor attended the ceremony in a long, formal robe.
Common Afrikaans translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "lord" in Afrikaans?
"lord" in Afrikaans is heer, owerste. lord means: A man who holds a title of nobility, or a ruler with power over others.
How do you use "lord" in a sentence?
Example: "The lord of the manor collected rent from the tenant farmers." In Afrikaans, "lord" is heer, owerste.
Are there other ways to say "lord" in Afrikaans?
Yes — Afrikaans has 2 translations listed for "lord": heer, owerste.
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