Afrikaans Vocabulary: Intimacy

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Vocabulary List

English Afrikaans Pronunciation
Affection
Liefde
Caress
Streling
Closeness
Nabyheid
Devotion
Toewyding
Embrace
Omhelsing
Emotional Connection
Emosionele verbinding
Fusion
Versmelting
Intensity
Intensiteit
Intertwine
Ineenstrengeling
Intimate
Intiem
Love
Liefde
Passion
Passie
Romance
Romanse
Sensual
Sensueel
Tenderness
Tederheid
Togetherness
Samewerking
Trust
Vertroue
Union
Unie
Vulnerability
Kwesbaarheid
Warmth
Warmte

Cultural Insight: Levels of Intimacy

In Afrikaans, there are different words for intimacy depending on the level of closeness. The word “vriend” means friend, while “maatjie” signifies a closer, more intimate relationship. Understanding these nuances is essential for expressing intimacy accurately in Afrikaans.

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