Suid-Afrikaans
The English phrase south african is translated into Afrikaans as Suid-Afrikaans.
The term is used to describe things that are of, from or pertaining to South Africa. To refer to a person from South Africa, the standard formal way is Suid-Afrikaan.
Meaning: of, from, or pertaining to South Africa (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
When used as an attributive adjective modifying a noun, the word takes the -e suffix, as in Suid-Afrikaanse kultuur (South African culture).
Did you know?
- In casual speech, some people use the term Saffa to describe a Suid-Afrikaan regardless of their primary language, creating a slang identity that transcends the formal Afrikaans term.
- Afrikaans developed as a 'daughter language' of Dutch, and for a long time, Suid-Afrikaans was considered a dialect of Dutch rather than a separate language.
- In many Afrikaans-speaking contexts, the word Afrikaans actually refers to the language itself, rather than the continent of Africa.
Examples in context
- "Suid-Afrikaan" is 'n term wat gebruik word om na 'n inwoner of burger van Suid-Afrika te verwys."South African" is a term used to refer to an inhabitant or citizen of South Africa.
- Michael is 'n Suid-Afrikaanse burger wat trots is op sy land.Michael is a South African citizen who is proud of his country.
- Die voedselstyl van Suid-Afrikaanse inwoners is baie gevarieerd.The food style of South African residents is very varied.
- Daar is spesifieke regte en verantwoordelikhede wat 'n staatsburger van Suid-Afrika het.There are specific rights and responsibilities that a citizen of South Africa has.
- Suid-Afrikaners is bekend vir hul gasvryheid.South Africans are known for their hospitality.
- Ons hou van Suid-Afrikaanse kos.We like South African food.
- Hy het 'n Suid-Afrikaanse paspoort.He has a South African passport.
Example conversation
Marelize and Stefan are discussing a guest for a dinner party.
- MarelizeIs die nuwe buurman Suid-Afrikaans?Is the new neighbor South African?
- StefanJa, hy is Suid-Afrikaans.Yes, he is South African.
- MarelizeDit sal heerlik wees om hom te ontmoet.It will be lovely to meet him.
- StefanEk stem saam, Marelize.I agree, Marelize.
