Afrikaans Vocabulary: Animals

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Vocabulary List

English Afrikaans Pronunciation
Alligator
Krokodil
Ant
Mier
Bird
Voël
Camel
Kameel
Cat
Kat
Chicken
Hoender
Cow
Koei
Crocodile
Krokodil
Deer
Reebok
Dog
Hond
Dolphin
Dolfyn
Duck
Eend
Elephant
Olifant
Fish
Vis
Fox
Jakker
Frog
Padda
Giraffe
Kameelperd
Goat
Bok
Goose
Gans
Gorilla
Gorilla
Hippopotamus
Seekoei
Horse
Perd
Kangaroo
Kangaroe
Lion
Leeu
Llama
Lama
Monkey
Aap
Mouse
Muis
Octopus
Oktopus
Ostrich
Volstruis
Owl
Uil
Panda
Panda
Penguin
Pikkewyn
Pig
Vark
Rabbit
Haas
Raccoon
Wasbeer
Rat
Rot
Seal
Rob
Shark
Haai
Sheep
Skaap
Snake
Slang
Squirrel
Vossie
Tiger
Tier
Tortoise
Skilpad
Trout
Forel
Turkey
Kalkoen
Turtle
Skilpad
Walrus
Walrus
Whale
Walvis
Wolf
Wolf
Zebra
Sebra

Cultural Insight: Animal Names in Afrikaans

In Afrikaans, animal names are often used in everyday language as terms of endearment or to describe someone’s behavior. For example, calling someone a “hond” (dog) can mean they are loyal, while calling them a “papegaai” (parrot) may suggest they talk too much. Understanding these nuances adds depth to your language skills!

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