Hey there! So, you've decided to dive into the wonderful world of Afrikaans greetings, huh? Well, buckle up because you're in for a wild ride filled with tongue twisters and hilarious mispronunciations. From "Goeie more" to "Hoe gaan dit?", this page will have you greeting like a true Afrikaans pro in no time. So grab a cup of coffee and let's get this language party started!
You will find below a list of games that will assist you in learning the language topic of Greetings in Afrikaans. These interactive activities aim to make your language learning experience enjoyable and effective.
Games
Study Resources
Vocabulary
| English | Afrikaans |
|---|---|
| Hello | Hallo |
| GoodBye | Totsiens |
| thank you | Dankie |
| you are welcome | Jy is welkom |
| good morning | Goeie môre |
| good afternoon | Goeie middag |
| good night | Goeie nag |
| how are you? | Hoe gaan dit met jou? |
| I am fine. | Ek is fyn. |
Quick Facts
- Afrikaans is a language spoken in South Africa, Namibia, and to a lesser extent in Botswana and Zimbabwe.
- The most common greeting in Afrikaans is "Hallo" which means hello.
- Another common greeting is "Goeie dag" which means good day.
- When greeting someone in Afrikaans, it is common to shake hands and make eye contact.
- Afrikaans greetings are usually followed by small talk about the person's well-being or the weather.
Downloads
Vocabulary List
Download:greetings_in_afrikaans.pdf