meisie
/ˈməi.si/
The English word "girl" is meisie in Afrikaans.
meisie is used to refer to a young female person. For an endearing and affectionate way to refer to a girl, particularly a young one, you can use meisiekind.
Meaning: young female person (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the plural "girls", use meisies.
How do you pronounce it?
meisie is pronounced /ˈməi.si/. The stress is on the first of the two syllables.
Did you know?
- The word meisie shares a common ancestor with the English word 'maid', which refers to a female servant.
- The word meisie is often used in the phrase meisie-tyd, which literally translates to 'girl time' and is used much like the English 'girls' night out'.
- The Afrikaans word meisie is a close relative of the Dutch meisje. The difference in spelling and pronunciation reflects the way Afrikaans simplified Dutch sounds over time.
Examples in context
- Jy is die pragtigste meisie ter wêreld.You're the most beautiful girl in the world.This sentence is useful for describing someone as the most beautiful girl in the world using meisie.Tatoeba #2535498 by winterstream, translation #2045860 by CK
- Die meisie in die blou jas is my dogter.The girl in the blue coat is my daughter.This sentence is useful for identifying a girl in a blue coat using meisie.Tatoeba #4340299 by Superdooperhero, translation #1449345 by CK
- Ek is 'n meisie.I am a girl.This sentence is useful for stating that you are a girl using meisie.Tatoeba #8493593 by Luiaard, translation #2363944 by kerbear407
- Baie dankie, jong dameThank you very much, young lady
- Kom hier, meisiekindCome here, little girl
- 7 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Johan and Liezel are watching children play in a garden.
- JohanKyk na daardie meisie met die rooi lint.Look at that girl with the red ribbon.
- LiezelSy is baie oulik, Johan.She is very cute, Johan.
- JohanSy speel met haar pop.She is playing with her doll.
- LiezelSy lyk baie gelukkig vandag.She looks very happy today.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “girl” translations and entries meisie, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries meisie, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
