Afrikaans Vocabulary: Useful Phrases

Unlock the key phrases to confidently communicate in Afrikaans in everyday situations.

Your Quest to Mastery

1. Study the Vocabulary

Start by reading and listening to the words in the Vocabulary List to build your foundational knowledge.

2. Test Your Knowledge

Play the interactive games to improve your recall, reading, and listening skills.

3. Achieve Mastery

Score highly across all games to master this topic, earn the prestigious Mastery Badge!

Vocabulary List

English Afrikaans Pronunciation
Hello
Hallo
Goodbye
Totsiens
Thank you
Dankie
Please
Asseblief
Excuse me
Verskoon my
I'm sorry
Ek is jammer
How are you?
Hoe gaan dit?
Can you help me?
Kan jy my help?
I don't understand
Ek verstaan nie
Where is the bathroom?
Waar is die badkamer?
What is your name?
Wat is jou naam?
How much does it cost?
Hoeveel kos dit?
I need a doctor
Ek het 'n dokter nodig
Can you speak slower?
Kan jy stadiger praat?
I'm lost
Ek is verdwaal
What time is it?
Hoe laat is dit?
Do you speak English?
Praat jy Engels?
Could you repeat that
Kan jy dit herhaal
please?
asseblief?
I would like to order...
Ek wil graag ... bestel
Where can I find ...?
Waar kan ek ... vind?

Language Insight: Politeness in Afrikaans

In Afrikaans, it is important to use the appropriate form of address when speaking to someone. Use ‘jy’ for informal situations, and ‘u’ for formal or respectful situations. This distinction shows respect and is an important part of Afrikaans culture.

Games for Afrikaans Vocabulary: Useful Phrases

Was This Lesson Helpful?

Please log in or sign up to rate this lesson. 

Take Your Learning Offline

Want a convenient, print-ready study guide for this lesson? Become a Memory Wizards Pro member to unlock the downloadable " Memory Scrolls" for this topic and our entire library!

  • ✓ Complete Vocabulary Lists
  • ✓ Key Facts & Timelines
  • ✓ Beautifully Formatted for Print & Mobile
Upgrade to Pro

You must be logged in to provide feedback. Please log in or create a free account.

You must be logged in to provide feedback. Please log in or create a free account.

Scroll to Top