Hey there! So, you want to learn all about colors in Afrikaans? Well, prepare yourself for a colorful adventure! From "rooi" (red) to "geel" (yellow) and everything in between, we're going to delve into the vibrant world of Afrikaans vocabulary. So, grab your virtual paintbrush and let's get started!
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Vocabulary
| English | Afrikaans |
|---|---|
| red | rooi |
| blue | blou |
| green | groen |
| yellow | geel |
| orange | oranje |
| purple | pers |
| pink | pienk |
| brown | bruin |
| black | swart |
| white | wit |
Quick Facts
- There are 11 official colors in Afrikaans: rooi (red), oranje (orange), geel (yellow), groen (green), blou (blue), pers (purple), pienk (pink), bruin (brown), swart (black), wit (white), and grys (grey).
- Colors are used to describe objects, clothing, and emotions in Afrikaans.
- When using colors in Afrikaans, the adjective usually comes after the noun it describes.
- Some colors in Afrikaans are borrowed from other languages, such as English or Dutch.
- Colors play an important role in Afrikaans culture and are often used in traditional clothing, artwork, and celebrations.
Downloads
Vocabulary List
Download:colors_in_afrikaans.pdf