Hey there! So, you want to learn some Afrikaans vocabulary about family, huh? Well, buckle up because we're about to dive into the wonderful world of Afrikaans family lingo. Get ready to impress your friends at the next braai with your newfound knowledge of tannies, ooms, and all things fam! Let's get this Afrikaans family party started!
You can explore the topic of Family in Afrikaans through the following list of games. These games will make language learning enjoyable and interactive for you.
Games
Study Resources
Vocabulary
| English | Afrikaans |
|---|---|
| Father | Vader |
| Mother | Moeder |
| Son | Seun |
| Daughter | Dogter |
| Brother | Broer |
| Sister | Suster |
| Husband | Man |
| Wife | Vrou |
| Grandfather | Grootvader |
| Grandmother | Grootmoeder |
| Uncle | Oom |
| Aunt | Tante |
| Cousin | Neef |
| Nephew | Niggie |
Quick Facts
- Family is very important in Afrikaans culture.
- Family members often live close to each other and support each other.
- Respecting elders and taking care of children are important values in Afrikaans families.
- Family gatherings and celebrations are common in Afrikaans culture.
- In Afrikaans, the word for family is "gesin".
Downloads
Vocabulary List
Download:family_in_afrikaans.pdf