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Basic Afrikaans phrases
The phrases you will use most in Afrikaans: greetings, polite words, small talk and travel. Tap the speaker to hear each one, tap a phrase to see how to say it.
Greetings
| Afrikaans | Meaning |
|---|---|
Hallo | Hello |
Haai | Hi |
Goeie môre | Good morning |
Goeie middag | Good afternoon |
Goeienaand | Good evening |
Goeienag | Good night |
Totsiens | Goodbye |
Sien jou later | See you later |
Sien jou môre | See you tomorrow |
Welkom | Welcome |
Lekker om jou te ontmoet | Nice to meet you |
Conversation
| Afrikaans | Meaning |
|---|---|
Hoe gaan dit met jou? | How are you? |
Dit gaan goed met my, dankie | I am fine, thank you |
Wat is jou naam? | What is your name? |
My naam is Anna | My name is Anna |
Waar kom jy vandaan? | Where are you from? |
Praat jy Engels? | Do you speak English? |
Ek verstaan nie | I do not understand |
Kan jy dit herhaal? | Can you repeat that? |
Praat asseblief stadig | Please speak slowly |
Polite words
| Afrikaans | Meaning |
|---|---|
Dankie | Thank you |
Baie dankie | Thank you very much |
Dis 'n plesier | You are welcome |
Asseblief | Please |
Jammer | Sorry |
Verskoon my | Excuse me |
ja | Yes |
nee | No |
Travel
| Afrikaans | Meaning |
|---|---|
Help! | Help! |
Waar is die toilet? | Where is the bathroom? |
Hoeveel is dit? | How much is this? |
Die rekening, asseblief | The bill, please |
Ek wil graag water hê | I would like some water |
Feelings & celebrations
| Afrikaans | Meaning |
|---|---|
Ek is lief vir jou | I love you |
Baie geluk | Congratulations |
Geluk met jou verjaardag | Happy birthday |
Gesondheid! | Cheers! |
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