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Boeta
(noun)
Pronounciation: /boo-tuh/
Used in Afrikaans, Afrikaaps and English speech.
Definition 1: Young boy – Used affectionately when speaking to or about a small boy.
Example: “Daai boeta haloep innie straat.” (That little boy is running in the street.)
Definition 2: Older brother – A common way to refer to or address one’s older brother.
Example: “My boeta vat my na die mall.” (My older brother takes me to the mall.)
Definition 3: Colloquial address – A casual, friendly way men address each other, similar to bru or bro. Often heard in coloured communities.
Example: “Hoezit, boeta?” (How are you, bro?)
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