Afrikaans

The Afrikaans word for cousin is neef. The term refers to the child of a person’s parent’s brother or sister.

The English phrase beautiful girl is translated into Afrikaans as mooi meisie. The phrase refers to a young female person who is physically attractive.

The Afrikaans verb for ‘go’ is gaan. gaan is used to describe moving through space, particularly from one place to another.

The English word ‘why’ can be translated into Afrikaans as hoekom or waarom. Both terms are used to ask for a reason.

To say “take care” in Afrikaans, use pas op jouself.

The Afrikaans verb sit means to sit, referring to a person being in a position where the upper body is upright and the legs are supported.

The English word ‘yes’ is translated into Afrikaans as ja. ja is a particle used to indicate agreement or acceptance.

The Afrikaans phrase for “my condolences” is innige simpatie.

The English phrase “you look beautiful” can be translated into Afrikaans as jy lyk mooi.

The English word ‘good’ is translated into Afrikaans as goed. The word goed is used as an adjective to mean pleasant or enjoyable.