broccoli
The Afrikaans word for broccoli is broccoli.
broccoli refers to the plant Brassica oleracea var. Italica.
Meaning: plant Brassica oleracea var. italica (noun)
Did you know?
- While 'broccoli' is the standard name, you may hear an Afrikaans speaker call them broccoli-blommetjies, which literally translates to 'broccoli little flowers'.
- Unlike English where 'broccoli' is typically an uncountable mass noun, Afrikaans can treat broccoli as a countable noun when referring to whole heads.
- Afrikaans speakers categorize broccoli under the general term kool, which covers a wide range of cabbage-like vegetables including kale.
Examples in context
- Kan ek asseblief brokkoli hê?May I please have broccoli?
- Hoeveel kos brokkoli per kilogram?How much does broccoli cost per kilogram?
- Ek hou baie van brokkoli.I really like broccoli.
- Ons eet gereeld brokkoli as bykos.We regularly eat broccoli as a side dish.
- Brokkoli is baie voedzaam en gesond.Broccoli is very nutritious and healthy.
- Ek eet graag broccoli.I like eating broccoli.
- Wil jy nog broccoli hê?Do you want more broccoli?
Example conversation
Stefan and Nicola are deciding what to eat for dinner.
- StefanNicola, wat wil jy vanaand eet?Nicola, what do you want to eat tonight?
- NicolaEk wil graag broccoli en hoender hê.I would like to have broccoli and chicken.
- StefanDit klink goed, ek sal dit maak.That sounds good, I will make it.
- NicolaDankie, Stefan!Thank you, Stefan!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “broccoli” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
