Hey there, language explorer! Ready to dive into the colorful world of Afrikaans vocabulary? Well, grab your safari hat and buckle up because we're about to embark on a wild ride. From greetings to slang, this page has got you covered with all the useful phrases you need to navigate South Africa like a local. So, get ready to impress your friends and maybe even score a few laughs with your newfound Afrikaans skills. Let's get started, shall we?
You'll find a variety of games below that are designed to make learning useful phrases in Afrikaans a fun and interactive experience for you. Explore these games and improve your language skills while having a great time!
Games
Study Resources
Vocabulary
| English | Afrikaans |
|---|---|
| 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? |
Quick Facts
- Afrikaans is a language spoken in South Africa and Namibia.
- Learning some basic Afrikaans phrases can help you communicate with Afrikaans speakers.
- Saying "Dankie" means "Thank you" in Afrikaans.
- "Goeie more" is the Afrikaans way to say "Good morning."
- Knowing simple Afrikaans phrases can make your travels in South Africa more enjoyable.
Downloads
Vocabulary List
Download:useful_phrases_in_afrikaans.pdf