Afrikaans Vocabulary: Basic Words

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Introduction

Get ready to expand your language skills with this guide to basic words in Afrikaans. Whether you’re planning a trip to South Africa or simply want to impress your friends with a new language, this set will teach you essential words for everyday communication. With native speaker audio included, you’ll not only learn how to pronounce these words correctly but also gain confidence in your speaking abilities. Start your Afrikaans journey today with Memory Wizards!

Vocabulary List

English Afrikaans Pronunciation
Yes
Ja
No
Nee
Maybe
Miskien
Of course
Natuurlik
My name is
My naam is
What is your name?
Wat is jou naam?
I am 20 years old.
Ek is 20 jaar oud.
I come from…
Ek kom van...
Good morning
Goeie môre
Good afternoon
Goeie middag
Good evening
Goeie aand
How are you?
Hoe gaan dit met jou?
Thank you!
Dankie!
Thank you very much!
Baie dankie!
You’re welcome!
Jy is welkom!
Please
Asseblief
Excuse me!
Verskoon my!
Sorry!
Jammer!
What?
Wat?
Who?
Wie?
When?
Wanneer?
Where?
Waar?
Why?
Hoekom?
Which?
Watter?
How?
Hoe?
What time is it?
Hoe laat is dit?
Where are you from?
Waar kom jy vandaan?
Where do you live?
Waar woon jy?
Can you help me?
Kan jy my help?
Can I help you?
Kan ek jou help?
How much does it cost?
Hoeveel kos dit?
Do you understand?
Verstaan jy?
Can you say that again?
Kan jy dit weer sê?
Can you speak slowly?
Kan jy stadig praat?

Language Tip: Gendered Articles in Afrikaans

In Afrikaans, nouns are assigned either the masculine article ‘die’ or the feminine article ”n’. For example, ‘man’ is ‘die man’ while ‘woman’ is ”n vrou’. Pay attention to these articles when learning new vocabulary!

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