Hey there, language enthusiast! Ready to dive into the wonderful world of Afrikaans? Well, buckle up because we're about to embark on a hilarious and enlightening journey into the basics of this awesome language. Get ready to charm your Afrikaans-speaking friends with some killer vocab - trust us, it's gonna be more fun than trying to pronounce "Goeie nag" after a few too many cups of coffee! So, let's get this party started and unleash your inner Afrikaans wordsmith!
You can find a variety of games below that will assist you in learning basic words in Afrikaans. These games are designed to make your language learning experience enjoyable and effective.
Games
Study Resources
Vocabulary
| English | Afrikaans |
|---|---|
| Yes | Ja |
| No | Nee |
| Maybe | Miskien |
| Of course | Natuurlik |
| My name is | My naam is |
| What is your name? | Wat is jou naam? |
| I am 20 years old. | Ek is 20 jaar oud. |
| I come from… | Ek kom van... |
| Good morning | Goeie môre |
| Good afternoon | Goeie middag |
| Good evening | Goeie aand |
| How are you? | Hoe gaan dit met jou? |
| Thank you! | Dankie! |
| Thank you very much! | Baie dankie! |
| You’re welcome! | Jy is welkom! |
| Please | Asseblief |
| Excuse me! | Verskoon my! |
| Sorry! | Jammer! |
| What? | Wat? |
| Who? | Wie? |
| When? | Wanneer? |
| Where? | Waar? |
| Why? | Hoekom? |
| Which? | Watter? |
| How? | Hoe? |
| What time is it? | Hoe laat is dit? |
| Where are you from? | Waar kom jy vandaan? |
| Where do you live? | Waar woon jy? |
| Can you help me? | Kan jy my help? |
| Can I help you? | Kan ek jou help? |
| How much does it cost? | Hoeveel kos dit? |
| Do you understand? | Verstaan jy? |
| Can you say that again? | Kan jy dit weer sê? |
| Can you speak slowly? | Kan jy stadig praat? |
Quick Facts
- Afrikaans is one of the official languages of South Africa.
- Basic words in Afrikaans are relatively simple and easy to learn.
- Afrikaans has its roots in Dutch, and shares similarities with other Germanic languages.
- Some common basic words in Afrikaans include "hallo" (hello), "ja" (yes), "nee" (no), "goeie dag" (good day), and "dankie" (thank you).
- Learning basic words in Afrikaans can help you communicate with Afrikaans speakers and understand the language better.
Downloads
Vocabulary List
Download:basic_words_in_afrikaans.pdf