mooi so
The Afrikaans phrase for "well done" is mooi so.
Mooi so is used as an exclamation to praise someone for a job well done or for behaving well.
Meaning: exclamation of praise (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase mooi so literally translates to "beautifully so" or "nicely so".
Which one should you use?
While mooi so is a common exclamation, the single word welgedaan can also be used to mean "well done". For more specific contexts, Voortreflik means "Excellent" and Uitstekend gedoen means "Done exceptionally well". In casual settings, Lekker so can be used to mean "Nice one".
Did you know?
- Although welgedaan means 'well done', in a culinary context it specifically refers to a steak that is cooked through.
- In some contexts, the word mooi can be used sarcastically to mean 'great' or 'wonderful' when something has actually gone wrong, similar to the English 'lovely'.
- While mooi means 'beautiful' in the context of mooi so, it is also the standard word used to describe a 'pretty' or 'handsome' person regardless of gender.
Examples in context
- Mooi so, jy het dit gedoen!Well done, you did it!
Example conversation
Marelize is praising Stefan for finishing a difficult task.
- MarelizeMooi so, Stefan!Well done, Stefan!
- StefanDankie, Marelize. Dit was hard.Thanks, Marelize. It was hard.
- MarelizeJy het baie hard gewerk.You worked very hard.
- StefanEk is bly dit is klaar.I am glad it is finished.
