Afrikaans Vocabulary: Work

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Vocabulary List

English Afrikaans Pronunciation
resume
hervat
cover letter
dekbrief
interview
onderhoud
job application
werksaansoek
references
verwysings
work experience
werksondervinding
skills
vaardighede
qualifications
kwalifikasies
salary
salaris
benefits
voordele
human resources
menslike hulpbronne
job description
posbeskrywing
hiring process
aanstellingsproses
employee
werknemer
employer
werkgewer
career
loopbaan
position
posisie
promotion
bevordering
performance review
prestasie-oorsig
training
opleiding
orientation
oriëntasie
contract
kontrak
termination
beëindiging
compensation
vergoeding
job offer
werkaanbod

Wizard’s Wisdom: Work Titles in Afrikaans

In Afrikaans, job titles are often preceded by the word ‘n (meaning ‘a’ or ‘an’). For example, instead of saying “I am a teacher,” you would say “Ek is ‘n onderwyser.” Remember to use this structure when talking about professions in Afrikaans!

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