Afrikaans Vocabulary: Useful Phrases

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

Introduction

Get ready to impress with your Afrikaans language skills! In this vocabulary set, you will learn useful phrases in Afrikaans for everyday situations, from greetings and expressing gratitude to asking for directions and ordering food. With native speaker audio to guide you, you’ll be able to confidently communicate in Afrikaans and connect with locals in South Africa or Namibia.

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.

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