Toean

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Definition & Context

Respectful title for men during Dutch colonial era, equivalent to 'sir' or 'mister' in Van Ophuijsen spelling

Usage Notes

The spelling 'toean' uses the Van Ophuijsen system (1901-1947), before being changed to 'tuan' in Soewandi Spelling. This word was common in colonial-era newspapers like Bintang Hindia and Sin Po.

Real-world Usage

Toean Resident soedah berkenan datang ke pendopo. (Tuan Residen sudah berkenan datang ke pendopo.)

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