Afrikaans

The English phrase “I am tired” is ek is moeg in Afrikaans. The phrase ek is moeg is a statement used to say that you feel a need for sleep or rest.

The English phrase “good day” is translated into Afrikaans as goeie dag. This greeting is used between sunrise and sunset.

The Afrikaans verb for sleep is slaap. slaap is used to describe the act of resting in a state of reduced consciousness.

The Afrikaans word for ‘sky’ is lug. lug refers to the region of the atmosphere and outer space seen from the earth.

The Afrikaans word for boyfriend is kêrel. kêrel is used to refer to a male partner in a romantic relationship.

The English phrase ‘was’ is translated into Afrikaans as was.

The English phrase “excuse me” is translated into Afrikaans as Verskoon my.

The English word ‘how’ is translated into Afrikaans as hoe. hoe is used to mean in what manner.

The English phrase “I will beat you” can be translated into Afrikaans as ek sal jou wen.

The Afrikaans phrase for “where are you going?” is waar gaan jy heen? This phrase is a question used to ask someone about their destination.