koe
The English word 'cow' is translated into Afrikaans as koe.
The term koe is a noun used to refer to an adult female of the species Bos taurus.
Meaning: adult female of species Bos taurus (noun)
Did you know?
- The term koek sounds very similar to koe, but it actually means 'cake' in Afrikaans, which can lead to humorous confusion for beginners.
- Afrikaans has specific terms for the sounds a koe makes, such as koeu, which differs from the English 'moo'.
- The word koe is a cognate with the Dutch word koe, reflecting the close ancestral relationship between the two languages.
Examples in context
- Die koe is in die veld.The cow is in the field.
- Daar loop 'n groot koe.There is a large cow walking.
- Ek sien 'n swart koe.I see a black cow.
Example conversation
Marelize and Andries are visiting a farm.
- MarelizeKyk Andries, daar is 'n wit koe!Look Andries, there is a white cow!
- AndriesSy is baie groot.She is very big.
- MarelizeKan ons die koe voer?Can we feed the cow?
- AndriesNee, ons moet versigtig wees.No, we must be careful.
