pas op jouself
To say "take care" in Afrikaans, use pas op jouself.
The phrase pas op jouself is used as a warm parting expression, functioning much like "take care" does in English. You can also use the variation Pas goed op jouself to mean "take good care of yourself".
Meaning: good-bye (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, pas op jouself means "watch out for yourself" or "look after yourself".
How does it change in a sentence?
The form pas op jouself is used when speaking to a single person in an informal context.
Did you know?
- While pas op jouself is a warm parting, the phrase pas op on its own is a sharp warning used to tell someone 'watch out' or 'be careful' in a dangerous situation.
- To make the parting even more affectionate, speakers may add the word liefie to the end, as in pas op jouself, liefie, which translates to 'take care of yourself, love'.
- In South Africa, people often blend languages in a practice called 'code-switching', so you might hear someone say pas op jouself followed immediately by an English 'take care' in the same sentence.
Examples in context
- Pas op jouself op pad huis toe.Take care on your way home.
- Totsiens, pas op jouself.Goodbye, take care.
- Dit was lekker om te kuier, pas op jouself.It was nice visiting, take care.
Example conversation
Liezel and Andries are saying goodbye after a coffee date.
- LiezelDit was lekker om jou te sien, Andries.It was nice seeing you, Andries.
- AndriesEk stem saam, Liezel.I agree, Liezel.
- LiezelTotsiens en pas op jouself!Goodbye and take care!
- AndriesDankie, jy ook!Thanks, you too!
