veselperske
/ˈvɪə̯.səlˌpɛrskə/
The Afrikaans word for mango is mango or veselperske.
Meaning: fruit (noun)
Ways to say it
| Afrikaans | IPA |
|---|---|
| veselperske | /ˈvɪə̯.səlˌpɛrskə/ |
| mango |
Which one should you use?
The pack provides two forms for the same fruit: mango and veselperske.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ˈvɪə̯.səlˌpɛrskə/. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the 1st syllable.
Did you know?
- The word veselperske describes the mango as a 'fiber peach' because of the stringy texture found in many traditional varieties of the fruit.
- The term perske is used for both peaches and nectarines, meaning the 'peach' part of veselperske refers to a general category of stone fruits.
- The word vesel is used in Afrikaans for both the biological fibers in a mango and the synthetic fibers used in clothing.
Example sentences for Afrikaans are not verified yet.
Example conversation
Pieter and Liezel are in the kitchen.
- PieterKyk wat het ek by die mark gekoop.Look what I bought at the market.
- LiezelIs dit 'n vars veselperske?Is it a fresh mango?
- PieterJa, dit ruik heerlik.Yes, it smells delicious.
- LiezelKom ons sny dit nou.Let's cut it now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “mango” translations and entries veselperske, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
