wonderlik
The English phrase 'great' can be translated into Afrikaans as wonderlik.
The word wonderlik is used to describe something of very good quality, and it is more commonly translated as 'wonderful' rather than the English 'great'.
Meaning: very good (adj)
Which one should you use?
While wonderlik describes 'great' in the sense of wonderful quality, the word groot is used when you mean 'great' in the sense of size or magnitude.
Did you know?
- Afrikaans speakers may use the word kwaai to mean 'great' or 'cool' in slang, even though its literal dictionary meaning is 'angry' or 'severe'.
- In South African English, people often use the Afrikaans word lekker instead of wonderlik to say something is 'great' or 'nice' in a casual setting.
- While wonderlik means 'great' or 'wonderful', the word groot is also used in the phrase grootse to describe something 'grand' or 'magnificent' rather than just physically large.
Examples in context
- As jy iets vind waarmee jy goed is en wat jy geniet, dit is 'n wonderlike ding.When you find something that you are good at and that you enjoy, it's a great thing.This sentence shows how to use wonderlik to describe a great thing.Tatoeba #6456103 by Dewald, translation #6453147 by Mikomalik
- Die voordrag was baie goed.The presentation was very good.
- Dit is 'n baie goeie voorstel.It is a very good proposal.
- Jou werk is baie goed gedoen.Your work was done very well.
- Jou navorsing is van uitstekende gehalte.Your research is of excellent quality.
- Die resultate is uitstekend!The results are outstanding!
- Ek wil jou uitstekende werk waardeer.I want to appreciate your excellent work.
- Dis fantasties om jou weer te sien!It's fantastic to see you again!
- Die aand was regtig fantasties.The evening was truly fantastic.
- Jou werk is fantasties!Your work is fantastic!
- Ons het 'n lekker tyd gehad.We had a great time.
- Jou kos smaak lekker!Your food tastes great!
- Die film was regtig lekker.The movie was really great.
- Die weer vandag is wonderlik.The weather today is great.
- Jy het 'n wonderlike idee.You have a great idea.
Example conversation
Nicola and Andries are discussing their recent holiday.
- NicolaJou vakansie was wonderlik, was dit nie?Your holiday was great, wasn't it?
- AndriesJa, dit was werklik heerlik.Yes, it was truly wonderful.
- NicolaEk is bly jy het dit geniet.I am glad you enjoyed it.
- AndriesDankie, Nicola, dit was die beste tyd.Thank you, Nicola, it was the best time.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
