Afrikaans Vocabulary: Sports in Afrikaans

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Vocabulary List

English Afrikaans Pronunciation
Athletics
Atletiek
Baseball
Baseball
Basketball
Basketbal
Boxing
Boks
Cricket
Krieket
Football
Sokker
Golf
Gholf
Ice hockey
Iishokkie
Martial arts
Krygskuns
Rugby
Rugby
Skiing
Ski
Swimming
Swem
Tennis
Tennis
Volleyball
Volleybal
Wrestling
Worstel.

Grammar Guru: Pluralizing Sports in Afrikaans

In Afrikaans, when talking about multiple sports, you need to add the suffix ‘e’ to the end of the word. For example, ‘rugby’ becomes ‘rugbye’ when referring to multiple rugby games or activities. Remember this rule when discussing various sports in Afrikaans!

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