Afrikaans Vocabulary: Culture

Unlock the secrets of Afrikaans culture with key phrases and vocabulary.

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Vocabulary List

English Afrikaans Pronunciation
Architecture
Argitektuur
Art
Kuns
Costume
Kostuum
Cuisine
Kookkuns
Custom
Gebruik
Dance
Dans
Diversity
Diversiteit
Ethnicity
Etnisiteit
Festivals
Feesvieringe
Folklore
Volksverhale
Heritage
Erfenis
History
Geskiedenis
Identity
Identiteit
Language
Taal
Literature
Letterkunde
Music
Musiek
Religion
Godsdiens
Ritual
Ritus
Tradition
Tradisie
Values
Waardes

Cultural Connection: Greeting in Afrikaans

In Afrikaans culture, greetings are important and often include asking about one’s well-being. The common greeting “Hoe gaan dit?” translates to “How are you?” and shows genuine interest in the other person’s state of being. It’s a key phrase to know for connecting with Afrikaans speakers!

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