woorde
The English phrase "words" is translated into Afrikaans as woorde.
How does it change in a sentence?
woorde is the plural form of woord, which means "word".
Did you know?
- The term woordeskat is used to describe a 'vocabulary', but it literally translates to a 'word treasure'.
- In Afrikaans, the phrase woorde hê (to have words) is often used as a euphemism for having a heated argument or a fight.
- The expression lelike woorde is often used to describe 'bad words' or profanity, rather than just words that are visually or physically 'ugly'.
Examples in context
- Hierdie sin bestaan uit ses woorde.This sentence consists of six words.Tatoeba #11195955 by SunnyMoon, translation #10618715 by DJ_Saidez
- Mag ek myself voorstel?May I introduce myself?
- Ek is bly om u te ontmoet.I'm pleased to meet you.
- Hallo!Hello!
- Hoe gaan dit?How are you?
- Lekker om jou te ontmoet.Nice to meet you.
- Jammer, ek het nie tyd nieSorry, I don't have time
- HondDog
- KatCat
- HuisHouse
- GoedGood
- MooiBeautiful
- WêreldWorld
- VoedselFood
- VriendFriend
- ReënRain
- SonSun
- Baie dankie!Thank you very much!
- Sy het nie die regte woorde nie.She does not have the right words.
- Die liedjie het baie mooi woorde.The song has many beautiful words.
Example conversation
Liezel and Pieter are discussing a poem.
- LiezelPieter, ek hou van hierdie woorde.Pieter, I like these words.
- PieterDankie, Liezel. Dit is 'n mooi gedig.Thank you, Liezel. It is a beautiful poem.
- LiezelWat beteken hierdie woorde?What do these words mean?
- PieterEk sal dit vir jou verduidelik.I will explain it to you.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
