🇿🇦Afrique du Sud
Afrikaans vocabulary: 15 essential words to communicate
Learn essential Afrikaans vocabulary with 15 words and phrases organized by theme. Perfect for beginners and travellers who want to communicate confidently.
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Greetings & politeness
| Afrikaans | English | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Goeiedag | Good day | |
| Totsiens | Goodbye | |
| Dankie | Thank you | |
| Asseblief | Please | |
| Verskoon my | Excuse me | |
| Ja | Yes | |
| Nee | No | |
| Welkom | Welcome / You're welcome |
Essential expressions
| Afrikaans | English | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Ek verstaan nie | I don't understand | |
| Praat jy Engels? | Do you speak English? | |
| Hoeveel kos dit? | How much does it cost? | |
| Waar is...? | Where is...? | |
| Water | Water | |
| Help! | Help! | |
| My naam is... | My name is... |
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